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Opinion: Fears about Ozempic babies' display woeful state of women's health care
Failure to recognize gender differences in medical research has led to unexpected pregnancies due to off-label use of diabetes drugs for weight loss.
Doctors are struggling to understand the potential impact of semaglutides and tirzepatide on female fertility and birth control pills.
There is a lack of long-term studies on the effects of these drugs on pregnancy and fertility, highlighting a gap in research and healthcare guidance. [ more ]