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GLP-1s and Fertility: The Truth About “Ozempic Babies”
Surprise pregnancies on Ozempic and Mounjaro are all over social media. But what’s really going on? In this episode, Dr. Raina Patel explains the biology behind “Ozempic babies.” She covers what anyone on a GLP-1 medication should know about fertility, birth control, and planning a pregnancy.
She explains how weight loss and lower insulin can restart ovulation, especially in PMOS. She also explains why tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) and orforglipron (Foundayo) carry specific label warnings about birth control pills. Dr. Patel goes over which birth control methods aren’t affected and what to…
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