Ozempic has become incredibly popular due to its ability to effectively reduce weight, although it was originally designed to combat type 2 diabetes. The mass use of the drug, often without medical supervision, has led doctors to wonder about its effect on a woman's fertility. Studies have found a number of patterns.
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Ozempic increases the risk of unplanned pregnancy
Semaglutide, the drug's active ingredient, affects the digestive system by slowing the rate of gastric emptying after a meal. This makes it harder for medications, including birth control pills, to be absorbed. And if the hormones in them are not fully absorbed, oral contraceptives become less effective.
The effectiveness of other types of hormonal contraception, such as patches or IUDs, is not affected by taking Ozempic.
Losing excess weight increases fertility
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