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GLP-1 medications are changing the landscape of metabolic care, and for many women, they offer more than just weight loss. Whether you’re navigating menopause, managing PCOS, or thinking about fertility, these medications may play a meaningful role in your health journey.
GLP-1s work by slowing digestion, which helps regulate appetite and reduce “food noise.” That same mechanism can affect how birth control pills are absorbed, so we recommend backup contraception during dose changes. For women with PCOS or insulin resistance, GLP-1s may help restore ovulation. This can be a welcome benefit if you’re trying to conceive, and an important consideration if you’re not. However, GLP-1 agonists are not considered a primary fertility medication, and should not be used as a substitute for targeted reproductive care. Read the full article on Better Health's blog.
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