Weight loss drug Ozempic may reduce birth control pill effectiveness and potentially increase fertility.

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic may impact birth control pill absorption, reducing its effectiveness and leading to unexpected pregnancies, according to a Healthline report. The GLP-1 drugs may also boost fertility by promoting weight loss, but patients should not use them to try conceiving, as they could pose risks to pregnancy. Research is ongoing to examine the effects on "Ozempic babies".

March 27, 2024
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