Contraception warning over weight-loss drugs after dozens of pregnancies
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UK Issues Alert on Weight-Loss Injections, Pregnancy Risks
Above: Photo illustration of Ozempic and Wegovy with weight scale. Both are injectable prescription weight loss medicines Image copyright: Michael Siluk/Contributor/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Weight-loss jabs like Ozempic, though not designed to aid conception, are unexpectedly lighting a spark of hope — especially for women with obesity or PCOS. By restoring hormonal balance through weight loss, these drugs may revive fertility where there was once despair. Amid official warnings, a quiet revolution is unfolding: unexpected pregnancies offering a glimpse of new possibilities.
Narrative B
The surge in unplanned pregnancies among users of these treatments reveals serious gaps in how these powerful drugs are being prescribed and monitored. This isn't just about precaution, it's about protecting women from potentially harmful exposure for their babies. The fact that studies show birth defects and skeletal abnormalities should raise major red flags about these drugs entering the market.