The truth about ozempic babies.

We all know someone who is taking ozempic.

BUT, there is more talk about it having a link to your fertility.
The buzz around "ozempic babies" is making world news.

Is it as good as it seems?!

Countless women have taken to social media.
Saying that ozempic has made them more fertile.
After years of struggling to conceive.

All of a sudden they are ovulating again and getting pregnant.
They finally have their miracle baby.
It's almost too good to be true.

That's because it is.

Let me explain what's happening here.

If you aren't aware, Ozempic promotes weight loss.

It slows stomach emptying and reduces appetite.
The signal that's sent from your brain when you're full, goes into overdrive.
Ozempic sends a constant signal.
Your stomach gets hammered with the "you are full" message on repeat.

I'll be honest.

I started researching for this newsletter last week.
I had a pretty clear opinion.
That my suspicions on the drug would be confirmed.

But after reading and listening to the research.
Hearing personal stories and the mechanism of the drug...
I'm not so sure.

I actually postponed this newsletter for a week.
To really get my head around it.

Let me start by saying.

It is not approved to be safe in pregnancy.

Simply, there isn't enough research on humans or growing babies.

Currently it's recommended to stop ozempic 2-3 months before trying to conceive.
I'll be honest.
The momentum that ozempic babies is having on socials is concerning.
Its really easy to see all the shiny sparkly part of this story.

Without really understanding whats at stake.

There is no evidence that ozempic "boosts" fertility.

Instead it's improving metabolic disorders that affect fertility.

Things like insulin resistance.
Highlighting how metabolic disorders and insulin resistance affect fertility.
It's not spoken about enough in mainstream medicine.

Whats more, our weight is linked to how we ovulate.

When BMI gets too high or low, the communication between brain and ovaries is negatively affected.
By lowering BMI fast, a lot of women experience a kick start to their ovulation.
That may have been affected beforehand.

It's A HUGE factor in their infertility.

The negative side effects on your fertility. 

There is limited research currently.

But we do know.
Ozempic is lowering testosterone levels in some men immediately after taking it.
Directly affecting sperm production.

Some studies show ozempic having a negative effect on women's hormones.
By reducing LH and FSH so much,
ovulation and cycles stop completely.

It's mainly the women who are taking ozempic for aesthetic looks.

Who should never have even qualified to take the drug.
Using it to maintain a very low body weight will have long term side effects.
In my opinion it will severely compromise future fertility.

Overall, the impact of using Ozempic for weight loss and simultaneously for infertility is not fully understood.
More research is needed.

My honest opinion.

Does ozempic ruin your fertility?
Should it be banned for anyone trying to conceive?

No.

I think ozempic has its place (I'm more shocked than you about that).
But its not for everyone.
The side effects should not be taken lightly.

• Muscle loss.
• Increased risk of pancreatitis.
• Severe gastrointestinal reactions.
• In some cases, stomach paralysis. Yes your stomach stops digesting food as it needs to.

For women who struggle with obesity it can be the kickstart they need.

BUT it should only be used as a kick start.
Get your BMI down to a point where it can kick start ovulation again.
And get you into a healthy weight range.
Make sure to give yourself time.
Time for preparation to conceive after coming off ozempic.
About 3-6 months!

What about taking ozempic for initial weight loss and then stopping?

Yeah, maybe.
But in reality most people need to continue taking ozempic for the rest of their life.
So you really need to weight up the risks.
Like REALLY.

Currently, 70% of people re-gain their weight the year after stopping.

A big part of the reason is ozempic doesn't heal underlying emotional trauma or negative patterns of eating associated with weight gain.

Taking measures to change habits is just as important as the weight loss.

Especially when you want to have a baby.

• Start weight training to address the muscle loss.
• Work with a dietician and nutritionist to address nutritional deficiencies.
• Work with a psychologist and counsellor to address the underlying patterns and traumas that are associated with the initial weight gain.

When you are trying to have a baby, your body needs more nutrients than ever.

One of the biggest concerns with ozempic is the dramatic drop of nutrients your body is able to access.
If you don't address the muscle loss and nutritional deficiencies, you are comprising your pregnancy.
And health of your baby.

More doctors are opening up about ozempic having a positive effect on fertility.

But its a band-aid effect. Like many drugs.

Many couples struggling to conceive simply need better access to education.

They can make the changes naturally to improve their health and fertility.
I wish mainstream medicine acknowledged how important it is.
I have no idea where the ozempic era will lead to.
Or what impact it will have on the world.

I am concerned that more side effects will come to light in the future.

Especially in relation to our fertility.
And the impact on babies conceived during taking ozempic.
It's a deeply personal decision.
And I am still somewhat conflicted about my thoughts around it.

I know for some people who fit into a specific category, it is life changing.

And could literally save their life.
If you are considering taking ozempic to improve your chances of a baby,
weigh up the pros and cons.
Make a plan and get a team to support you.

As always, if you have any questions hit reply.
I'm here to help.

Jaya x