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Fertility and GLP-1 Medications

Illustration of a GLP-1 injectable and a woman's uterus representing the relationship to fertility

What to know about weight-loss drugs before trying to conceive Fact checked by Jim Lacy Many women are turning to popular injectable medications, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, to control blood sugar and body weight. But can they help with fertility, too? When an individual or couple struggles to conceive, the challenge can seep into all aspects of […]

Weight Loss Drug Revolution

Illustration of a woman injecting a GLP-1 drug for weight loss

New medications are reshaping our view of obesity and health Fact checked by Derick Wilder   Biology Over Blame By Catherine Gianaro For decades, American culture has framed obesity as a failure of willpower. Eat less, move more, cut carbs. But that approach doesn’t work for everyone. Powerful new weight-loss drugs are shifting the conversation — […]