The Ivologist Journal

GLP-1 & Weight-Loss Guides, Reviewed by Clinicians

Evidence-based articles on semaglutide, hormone therapy, hair regrowth and longevity — written and medically reviewed by licensed providers.

Woman experiencing itchy skin during perimenopause
Hormone Therapy

Perimenopause Itchy Skin: Why It Happens and How to Treat It

Itchy skin in perimenopause is driven mainly by falling estrogen, which reduces collagen, oil production, and the skin's ability to hold moisture.

Woman enjoying a balanced healthy meal as part of a clinician-guided GLP-1 weight loss program
Weight Loss

The Complete Guide to GLP-1 Weight Loss Programs

A GLP-1 weight loss program combines a prescription GLP-1 medication with clinical supervision, dosing support, and ongoing monitoring, not just the drug alone.

Tirzepatide Hair Loss: Is It a Real Side Effect?
Hair Regrowth

Tirzepatide Hair Loss: Is It a Real Side Effect? (And What to Do About It)

Tirzepatide can be associated with hair loss, but indirectly: the trigger is usually rapid weight loss, not the drug acting on hair follicles.

Vial of compounded tirzepatide on a teal reflective surface
Weight Loss

How Many Units Is 2.5 mg of Tirzepatide? A Dose Conversion Guide

There is no single unit answer for 2.5 mg of tirzepatide — it depends entirely on your vial concentration. Here is how to calculate your exact units.

Man jogging in the morning
Hormone Therapy

How Long Does Testosterone Take to Work?

How long does testosterone take to work is usually the first thing a man asks once TRT is genuinely on the table.

A woman riding bicycle in city
Weight Loss

How to Microdose Semaglutide: A Step-by-Step Guide

Most semaglutide protocols are built to get you to a therapeutic dose quickly. Microdosing semaglutide does the opposite. You start smaller, you move slower, and you stop climbing the moment the dose is doing its job. Here's how the protocol actually runs, step by step.

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