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Are GLP-1s the Newest Fertility Treatment?

First, there were “Ozempic babies.” Now, there is also Ozempic-before-baby. Unplanned pregnancies are still regularly being reported among people using glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs, and now fertility specialists are increasingly incorporating the medicines into preconception care plans. The specialists say their colleagues in other areas of medicine may have an opportunity, too, to...

Endocrinologist offers advice on weaning off popular weight-loss medications
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Endocrinologist offers advice on weaning off popular weight-loss medications

August 15, 2024 by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Many people have lost unwanted pounds by using popular injectable weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. These drugs contain semaglutide, liraglutide or tirzepatide, which curb appetite and increase insulin sensitivity. Some studies show that you can lose up to...