teen weight care, ages 12–17
This is different.
a program that works with biology, not willpower. private. from home. no judgment.
yes,wetypeditthiswayonpurpose.thisspaceisyours
(looking for the parent page? it's here)you've probably tried everything already
your brain's hunger signals are turned up louder than they should be. it's biology, not a character flaw.
tried everything. diets, gym routines, willpower. nothing sticks
tired of hearing "just eat less" from people who don't get it
feeling like something is wrong with you (it's just biology)
want something private that doesn't involve awkward appointments
ready for something that actually works with your body, not against it
wishing someone would just explain what's actually going on in your body
here's what's different this time
now there's a way to turn the volume down... and actually feel normal around food.
a medication that quiets the noise
it helps your brain's hunger signals go back to normal. you just naturally want less. that's it.
a team that actually gets it
doctors who specialize in adolescent health. they see this every day. they won't judge you.
private and from home
quick check-ins from your phone, on your schedule. not a lifestyle overhaul. not a diet plan.
what the research shows
these medications are studied specifically in teens your age. here's what the clinical trials found.
average BMI change in teens after 68 weeks on semaglutide
STEP TEENS trial, NEJM 2022
of teens on semaglutide achieved at least 5% BMI reduction
STEP TEENS, NEJM 2022
achieved 20%+ weight loss, results previously seen only in adults
STEP TEENS trial, NEJM 2022
Clinical trial results. Individual outcomes vary based on adherence, biology, and lifestyle factors.
why we built this
most weight programs were built for adults and handed down to teens. we started from scratch: doctors who specialize in your age group, medication that works with your biology, and a program you can actually talk to your parents about
designed with input from adolescent medicine specialists, built for ages 12–17
questions you might have
ready to learn more?
this is a medical program, so a parent or guardian needs to be involved. but it starts with you deciding this is something you want.
let your parent know about Thryvwell