Contraception warning over weight-loss drugs after dozens of pregnancies
by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6XRSA)
UK watchdog has had 40 reports relating to pregnancies in people using drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro
Women using weight-loss drugs have been urged to use effective contraception after dozens have reported becoming pregnant while taking the medication.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued its first alert to the UK public regarding contraception and weight-loss medications after it received 40 reports relating to pregnancies while using drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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