Stopping weight loss medication before fertility treatment If youre taking a GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist (like Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus, or Mounjaro), the advice from the Medicines and Healthcare products agency (MHRA), is clear: You should stop the medication before starting fertility treatment or trying to conceive
These GLP-1 agonists include: Trulicity (dulaglutide) Byetta (exenatide) Bydureon (exenatide extended-release) Victoza (liraglutide) Adlyxin (lixisenatide) Ozempic (semaglutide) Rybelsus (semaglutide) The drugs work best for managing glucose levels when combined with diet and exercise
With frequent use, or in the context of alcohol intake, chronic illness, pregnancy, or nutrient depletion, its impact on liver health, oxidative stress, detoxification capacity, and immune development becomes far more significant
Compounded Semaglutide Compounded semaglutide (sometimes incorrectly referred to as generic Ozempic) offers a more flexible option for those who cant access name-brand Ozempic due to cost, availability, or side effects