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menstrual irregularities
Coverage of menstrual irregularities in the Nexus archive.
- AI scans 400,000 Reddit posts and finds hidden Ozempic side effects
Researchers analyzed 400,000 Reddit posts and found that users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic frequently reported unexpected side effects such as menstrual irregularities, chills, and hot flashes. The study highlights AI's potential to use social media as an early-warning system for identifying overlooked drug side effects.
- Popular weight loss medications linked to hidden side effects, study finds
A study found that 4% of users of popular weight loss medications experienced menstrual irregularities. Neil Sehgal, the study's first author, highlighted these hidden side effects.