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Unplanned 'Ozempic babies' may be harmed by weight-loss drugs

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Sunday May 5 2024

Women have been told to avoid using weight-loss drugs to help them get pregnant, as doctors report a rise in surprise "Ozempic babies".

Some women struggling with infertility have unexpectedly become pregnant after being prescribed semaglutide, which is used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic.

Doctors in America have also begun using it "off label" to treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that is a common cause of infertility and is linked to obesity.

However, scientists have now issued a warning that the weight-loss injections may cause birth defects and should not be used by anyone hoping to become pregnant.

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