This decision should be made collaboratively with your healthcare provider based on your individual circumstances, health needs, and infant feeding plans
Both tirzepatide and semaglutide can be used at lower doses for long-term weight maintenance, helping you sustain your progress while continuing to enjoy other health benefits
Final Take Tirzepatide and semaglutide are effective tools for weight loss when used correctly
Regarding contraception, the effects of GLP-1 medications vary by product: For semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and dulaglutide (Trulicity), no clinically relevant interactions with oral contraceptives have been established in product information
While the findings add to growing interest in the relationship between metabolic health, weight management, and reproductive function, the study authors advise caution and note that further research is necessary to investigate this association
and have not been demonstrated to the FDA to be safe or effective for their intended use