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Health Answers From Our Peoria Nurse Practitioners

Plain-language articles on medical weight loss, GLP-1 medications, hormones, lab testing, IV therapy, body contouring and mental wellness from AZ Vitality and Wellness, a nurse practitioner-led clinic in Peoria, AZ.

We write them to answer the questions patients bring to their visits, in the same plain language we’d use in the exam room. Search for what’s on your mind, or start with a topic.

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Weight Loss and GLP-1s Hormones Sexual and Pelvic Health Peptides and Regenerative IV Therapy and Shots Body Contouring and Aesthetics Mental Wellness Labs and Your Care

Melynda Fenn, FNP-C, co-owner and Medical Director of AZ Vitality and Wellness

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Melynda Fenn, FNP-C
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Melynda reviews our clinical articles, so what you read here matches how we actually treat patients in Peoria. Her name sits at the top of each article she’s reviewed.

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The questions people ask us most, answered in a sentence or two. Each links to the full article.

01

How much weight can you lose in a week?

Most people lose about 1 to 2 pounds a week. Week one often looks bigger on the scale, and that’s normal.

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02

What is peptide therapy?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids your body uses as signals. Peptide therapy uses specific prescribed peptides, chosen and monitored by a provider, to support goals like recovery, weight or sleep.

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03

Are B12 shots better than B12 pills?

For most people, pills work. Shots skip digestion, so they help most when your body has trouble absorbing B12, which is more common with age, some medications or after weight loss surgery.

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04

What are the signs of a hormone imbalance?

Fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix, brain fog, weight gain around the middle, low libido, poor sleep and mood changes are the most common. Labs show which hormones are behind them.

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05

What are the signs of low testosterone?

A lower sex drive, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes and losing muscle are the most common. Low testosterone is confirmed with your symptoms plus early-morning blood tests.

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06

Why did my GLP-1 weight loss stall?

Plateaus are common. Your dose, protein and muscle, sleep and stress, and your body adjusting can all play a part. A lab-informed check usually shows what to change next.

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How We Write and Review These Articles

  • Reviewed by a nurse practitionerMelynda Fenn, FNP-C, our Medical Director, medically reviews our clinical articles. Her name sits at the top of each article she’s reviewed, and we’re adding it to older articles as she reviews them.
  • Written for the questions you actually askTopics come from what patients ask at their visits and what people in Peoria search for. We answer them the way we would in person, without hype.
  • Sources you can checkOur newer articles link to the guidelines and studies they rely on, like FDA labels, CDC guidance and peer-reviewed research.
  • Kept currentWhen guidance changes, we update the article.

Medical disclaimer: These articles are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.

Melynda Fenn, FNP-C, Medical Director of AZ Vitality and Wellness

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Melynda Fenn, FNP-C

Co-owner and Medical Director of AZ Vitality and Wellness. She sees patients at our Peoria clinic and reviews the clinical content on this site.

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Kenra Johnson, FNP-C, nurse practitioner at AZ Vitality and Wellness

Kenra Johnson, FNP-C
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