Medical Weight Loss

Center for Women's Health

Obstetrics & Aesthetics located in Sugar Land, TX & Richmond, TX

Excess body weight is an increasing health problem across all age and ethnic groups, causing rising rates of chronic health issues. Center for Women’s Health offers a comprehensive medical weight loss program to reverse this trend for women in Richmond and Sugar Land, Texas. Find out more by calling your nearest Center for Women’s Health office or completing the online inquiry form today.

Medical Weight Loss Q & A

Why is weight loss critical to optimal health?

Excess body weight significantly increases risks for conditions like:

Coronary artery disease
Type II diabetes
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Stroke
Breast, endometrial, colon, and other cancers

Center for Women’s Health helps women avoid these problems with a comprehensive weight loss program. Following the weight loss program also benefits women by increasing their energy levels, improving self-image, and enhancing overall health.

What does the weight loss program involve?

Center for Women’s Health’s medical weight loss program targets physical and psychological triggers that lead to weight gain. The goal is sustainable wellness through a combination of medical, dietary, and lifestyle approaches.

Exercise is critical for maintaining weight loss and improving cardiovascular health. Adequate water intake, sufficient sleep, and a balanced, high-fiber diet with reduced fat consumption are also key components. These strategies support long-term health improvements and sustainable weight loss.

The program also involves taking physician-supervised medications like semaglutide. These drugs are non-stimulant, meaning they do not cause insomnia or jitters.

What is semaglutide, and how does it encourage weight loss?

Semaglutide is a weekly injectable medication. It mimics the action of a natural protein in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 stimulates insulin release, which regulates appetite and blood sugar.

GLP-1 reduces sugar in the bloodstream and promotes fat burning. It also slows stomach emptying, creating a feeling of fullness and helping you reduce food intake.

How does semaglutide promote weight loss?

Semaglutide offers several benefits for improved weight loss, including:

Significant appetite reduction
Prolonged feelings of fullness
Enhanced fat-burning without loss of muscle mass
Improved sleep quality
Increased energy levels
Stabilized blood sugar levels
Reduced cholesterol buildup in the blood vessels

On average, women taking semaglutide can expect to lose 15-20% of their total body weight.

Who can use semaglutide for weight loss?

Semaglutide is only suitable for adults with significant excess body weight. You could benefit from it if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Women with a BMI of 27-29 and at least one weight-related health condition are also eligible for semaglutide.

Potential side effects of semaglutide include: