On 5th June 2025, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a press release to remind women with diabetes also taking the popular medicines for weight loss to use safe and effective contraception. In some cases, it is advised that women stop the medication at least two months before trying to get pregnant.
The GLP-1 medicines brand names include Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Saxenda and Victoza and the key points are
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