Summary
Pregnant women and those trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding are being advised by UK health experts to stop using weight-loss injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro. There is concern these drugs might harm an unborn baby, and evidence on their effects during pregnancy is not clear.
Key Facts
- Pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant are advised to stop using weight-loss injections.
- Medicines like Wegovy and Mounjaro could potentially harm an unborn baby, but effects on humans are not yet clear.
- These drugs are designed to treat obesity and work by making people feel full and controlling appetite.
- The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) recommends using contraception while on these drugs and for a while after stopping.
- There have been reports of unintended pregnancies linked to the use of these drugs, leading to new safety guidance.
- Users are advised that weight-loss drugs may make contraceptive pills less effective, especially in those who are overweight or obese.
- There is concern that many people are buying these injections from unregulated sources without proper medical advice.
