Babies on Ozempic: When Weight Loss Pills Surprise Fertility

More and more people are saying they got pregnant even though they thought they couldn’t, or were taking birth control pills, after using drugs like Ozempic, which belong to a group called GLP-1 drugs. AntonioDiaz |Adobe stock

• Women using TikTok have been sharing stories about unexpected pregnancies while taking Ozempic.
• This happens because Ozempic, a type of medication known as a GLP-1 drug, can affect how well birth control pills work.
• Additionally, the weight loss that can come with using Ozempic might also contribute to these surprises.
• The company that makes Ozempic recommends stopping this medication before trying to get pregnant.
• Health experts advise that if you discover you’re pregnant while using Ozempic, you should stop taking it right away.

There’s a new trend called “Ozempic babies” where women who use weight loss drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) are sharing on social media that they’re getting pregnant unexpectedly. This has raised questions about whether these drugs might increase fertility or if there’s another reason behind this baby boom.

What’s the Scoop on Ozempic?

Ozempic and similar drugs (known as GLP-1 receptor agonists) were created to help manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.

What makes Ozempic so popular globally is that it helps with weight loss by making you feel fuller longer and slowing down how quickly your stomach empties.