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Whether it’s with your spouse, your BFF or your doctor, weight loss can be a tricky topic of conversation. It can feel even trickier when you want to ask your doctor for weight loss pills. Don’t let ...

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Whether you’re talking to a partner, a friend, or your doctor, weight loss can be a sensitive topic. And if you’re thinking about asking for weight loss pills or injections, it can feel even trickier.