How It Works Complete an online health assessment (5-10 minutes) at tryshed.com Choose your treatment plan and medication format A licensed provider reviews your eligibility (may require a short video consultation) If approved, your prescription is sent to a partner compounding pharmacy Medication ships to your door (typically 5-10 business days for first order) Ongoing follow-ups, dose adjustments, and care team access through the patient portal Important: Shed requires follow-up appointments to process refills
The weight loss and fertility connection The first mechanism is straightforward
The dose is gradually increased every 4 weeks, following a structured titration schedule, until the maintenance dose is 1.7 or 2.4 mg weekly
It works by activating glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors to regulate your appetite, helping you feel fuller for longer, and making you feel less hungry, making it easier to lose weight
References to these medications on this website pertain to compounded formulations and are not associated with or equivalent to their non-compounded counterparts