Ozempic Babies are Surprising Women on Weight Loss Drugs: This Fertility Doctor Knows Why

Are you taking semaglutide medications like Ozempic or Wegovy? Have you heard about the "Ozempic babies" trend? There's been a buzz about surprise pregnancies happening while on these weight loss (or diabetes) medications. I'm Dr Lora Shahine, a fertility expert, and I want to help you understand what's happening.
In this video, I'll cover:
• How semaglutides work and why they cause weight loss
• Recommendations if you're on semaglutides and trying to conceive
• Why surprise pregnancies might happen, even with birth control
• Should you take semaglutides while trying to get pregnant?
• What to do if you're on semaglutides and don't want to get pregnant
This topic can raise a lot of questions and concerns. Remember, it's important to talk to your doctor about the best options for you and your family planning goals.
👉 Resources
NIH: Mother to Baby Fact Sheet Semaglutides
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB....
FDA fact sheet Wegovy
www.fda.gov/media/166019/down...
FDA.gov label information semaglutide
www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsa...
News article
www.msn.com/en-us/health/othe...
🎬 Chapters:
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0:00 Introduction
2:00 Topic 1: What are semaglutides?
3:08 Topic 2: Recommendations for trying to conceive
3:45 Topic 3: Surprise pregnancies - Why?
5:33 Topic 4: Can I take semaglutides while trying to conceive?
5:58 Topic 5: Should you worry?
6:33 Conclusion
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ABOUT : Lora Shahine, MD, is a double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN currently practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle, WA. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Shahine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed her training in medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University.
As Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Center of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at Pacific NW Fertility, she is committed to providing excellence in patient care, teaching the next generation of women’s healthcare providers, and continuing research in the fields of fertility and recurrent miscarriage. She has published over 75 peer-reviewed research projects and is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Seattle Gynecology Society, and the Babyquest Fertility Grant organization. Dr. Shahine is an accomplished author including 'Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care' and best-selling book, 'Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.'
Whether through her research, books, lectures, or active social media presense Dr. Shahine is passionate about educating on reproductive health and supporting the feritlity community.
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[@shazanakhan9807]

After my CM last year, ive been ttc 13m and ive decided to get to my ideal weight as a diabetic. So i can try again after 1m of NOT taking the injection, my goal is Nov/Dec 🙏🏼 i got 4m privately as all the fatties took it now there's a shortage. Im taking it for diabetes n to see if i can lose 10kg as a bonus. Ive lost 31kg since my last pregnancy in 2019 n maintained it, but not at my GW. Ive done this with intermittent fasting, exercise n keto diet. Now as a diabetic im in wk2 of the injection and down 17lbs, i do workouts 5 x a wk, combined with IF and low carb keto. I paid alot of money for 4m supply so i aint messing around. Tho i am desperate to get preg, not that desperate for a disable*d child whose going to live with this rest of their lives, i cant be selfish. I am staying positive n looking at the end goal.

[@TheEasyDoc]

TLDR: Women on weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic, are experiencing surprise pregnancies even while on birth control, leading to potential risks of miscarriage and birth defects, and it's important to discuss options with a doctor.
00:00 🤰 Women on weight loss drugs and diabetes medications are experiencing surprise pregnancies, even while on birth control, leading to a social media phenomenon known as "Ozempic babies" or "Manduro babies."
01:24 👶 Women on weight loss drug semaglutide are getting pregnant unexpectedly, and a fertility doctor explains why.
02:18 👶 Weight loss medications slow gastric emptying, causing people to eat less and experience side effects like stomach cramps, leading to calorie restriction and weight loss.
03:05 👶 Women on weight loss drugs should stop taking them at least two months before trying to conceive due to potential risks of miscarriage and birth defects, and some women are getting pregnant while on these drugs even with birth control.
03:55 🤰 Weight loss can improve fertility by improving hormonal and immune communication, leading to increased chances of getting pregnant, especially for those with PCOS.
04:41 🤰 Some women may be getting pregnant while on weight loss drugs due to delayed gastric emptying affecting the absorption and effectiveness of oral birth control pills.
05:36 🤰 Ozempic can increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects, so it's recommended to stop taking it at least two months before trying to conceive, and to discuss birth control options with your doctor if you don't want to get pregnant.
06:15 👶 Women taking weight loss drug Ozempic may experience unexpected pregnancies due to potential interactions with birth control, so it's important to discuss options with a doctor.

[@LaurennR]

Semiglutide started in May 2024 Pregnant June 2024
4 weeks now .
Never had a surprise pregnancy which is ridiculous.. women just can't win when loosing weight. 😢

[@AlessandraGolden]

What is the difference between Metformin & ozempic?

[@jwallace1139]

It’s me, hi, I got pregnant on wegovy after taking a break from ttc to lose weight and get healthier. 🤪

[@drlorashahine]

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