GLP-1 medicines and pregnancy planning: stop before you try
GLP-1 weight-loss medicines like semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and liraglutide (Saxenda) should not be used during pregnancy or when you are trying to conceive. The labels say to stop semaglutide at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy because the medicine stays in the body a long time, and to stop the moment a pregnancy is recognised. Use reliable contraception while on the medicine so you do not get pregnant before the washout is complete. Preconception weight loss can help fertility and lower pregnancy risk, but the drug itself is stopped. Your doctor decides your exact plan.
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