This distinguishes these agents from sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, another diabetes medication class that does carry a well-documented increased risk of genital mycotic infections due to their mechanism of causing glucosuria

As a result, experts recommend: Using non-oral contraceptives (IUD, implant, patch, injection) Switching to backup contraception for 4 weeks after starting or adjusting GLP-1 therapy Quick Facts: Ozempic Babies at a Glance Definition : Pregnancies reported after starting GLP-1 drugs Cause : Restored ovulation from weight loss and metabolic improvements Not exclusive to Ozempic : Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, Saxenda also linked Male fertility : Potential sperm quality improvements reported Pregnancy safety : Lacking human data, but animal studies show risks stop at least 8 weeks before trying to conceive Pars Med Travel: Safe & Proven Fertility Solutions While the idea of Ozempic Babies is gaining attention, relying on weight loss medications for fertility is not safe or medically recommended
If you are curious whether a hormone plan fits your needs, our team can walk you through the options during a consultation
In getting a prescription, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of oral versus injectable semaglutide is important
There are currently no approved GLP1 patches containing the same active ingredients as the injections, like semaglutide or tirzepatide
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 27 , 49 (2025)