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73% of UK Women Consider Weight Loss Medications

1/15/2025

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A recent poll of 1,000 UK women aged 30 to 75 uncovered that 10% are currently using weight loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro, with a striking 73% contemplating their use. Stigma keeps many from sharing their choices, while diet consistency, time for exercise, and mental health hurdles stand in the way of their weight loss journeys.

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Story summary

A recent poll of 1,000 UK women aged 30 to 75 uncovered that 10% are currently using weight loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro, with a striking 73% contemplating their use. Stigma keeps many from sharing their choices, while diet consistency, time for exercise, and mental health hurdles stand in the way of their weight loss journeys.