Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Decreased Smoking; Treating Menopause at RWWC; Understanding 'Ozempic Babies'

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AUGUST 2024 NEWSLETTER

Drugs used for weight loss help people stop smoking, study finds

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can help people lose weight — and a new study says it may also help people quit smoking.

In the study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on Monday, researchers found semaglutide was associated with lower risks for tobacco use disorder-related health care measures, including reduced smoking cessation medication prescriptions and counseling.

The study compared 222,942 new users of anti-diabetes medications, including including semaglutide and seven others. Participants had both Type 2 diabetes and tobacco use disorder and, according to the findings, mostly showed differences within 30 days of starting the prescription when comparing the groups. To learn more about these weight loss drugs with Semaglutide and how they can help you, schedule an appointment with Alicia Loper, NP or Juliet Lee, NP.

Treating Menopause

At Rittenhouse Women's Wellness Center, we are dedicated to providing treatments that offer effective relief from the symptoms of menopause, ensuring comfort and well-being for women during this transition.

· Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

· GLP-1 products for weight-loss

· Thermiva & O-Shot for sexual issues

· Physicians specialized in treating menopause

· Clinical Psychologist for mental & emotional support

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Ozempic Babies: Experts Weigh in on the Drug’s Effect on Fertility

Ozempic has taken the weight-loss world by storm, promising relatively quick weight loss and sustainable results. But weight loss isn’t the only thing the drug has become popular for. In parenting and motherhood groups across the internet and on social media, the term “Ozempic babies” has begun to spring up as more and more people have reported getting pregnant while on Ozempic.

The drug has not been approved for use to increase fertility, and this side effect has not been studied, so what’s happening? The “Ozempic baby” phenomenon can be traced back to two main factors that increase your likelihood of getting pregnant.

How Weight Loss Can Lead to Increased Fertility

The first reason is correlated with the weight loss patients typically experience when on the drug. “We know that weight loss can increase the rate of ovulation in women with irregular periods,” says Karen Wheeler, MD, FACOG, a reproductive endocrinologist at at Rittenhouse Women’s Wellness Center. “Women who lose weight with Ozempic who were not previously ovulating may start to ovulate and if not using effective contraception, may get pregnant while on Ozempic.” Wheeler also adds that weight loss can not only increase your body’s ability to ovulate spontaneously, but, women with a lower BMI also have increased pregnancy rates from assisted reproductive technology.

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