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Table of Contents Zepbound is an injectable, name-brand version of tirzepatide manufactured by Eli Lilly and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise. The medication is available in three different formats: KwikPen, single-dose vial or single-dose pen.

Getty Table of Contents Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists originated as a type 2 diabetes treatment and are largely known for their effects on metabolic health. However, researchers are investigating the effects GLP-1s may have across different body systems, including the cardiovascular system. Some GLP-1 medications may improve cardiovascular health.

Table of Contents Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when endometrium-like tissue grows outside the uterus, and it often causes intense pain during menstruation, chronic pelvic pain and other symptoms that can interfere with someone’s daily life. About one in 10 women are affected by the condition, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.