They share the same receptor target and produce the same downstream effects: appetite suppression via hypothalamic signaling, delayed gastric emptying, enhanced glucose-dependent insulin secretion, and suppressed inappropriate glucagon release
Depending on the cause of your heavy menses, you may need iron support, proper thyroid hormone levels, methylation support (in my experience, this is helpful for giant blood clots/heavy bleeding), myo-inositol (for normalizing period frequency and flow), progesterone, Vitex, or seed cycling support (I love Beeya for an easy way to incorporate seed cycling into my daily life), to turn your heavy periods into normal periods
Theyve been around for decades
However, these should always be pursued under the guidance of your healthcare provider
With appropriate patient selection, careful monitoring, and individualised dose adjustment, Wegovy can be used safely and effectively in patients who have undergone cholecystectomy, supporting meaningful weight loss as part of a comprehensive lifestyle intervention programme