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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 34 MIN

Should I Take a GLP-1 for My Fertility?

from Fat and Fertile · host Nicola Salmon

Should I Take a GLP-1 for My Fertility?If you're being told you need to lose weight before you can access fertility treatment, and GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro are part of that conversation, this episode is for you. Because you deserve to make this decision with the full picture, not just the version the pharmaceutical companies want you to hear.In this episode:Why GLP-1s are increasingly being offered to fat folks wanting to get pregnant, and why the logic behind that recommendation is shakier than it's presented asThe genuine potential benefits worth knowing about, including for folks with PCOS, insulin resistance, or type 2 diabetes, and why access to care is a real and valid considerationThe risks that often go unmentioned, including nutritional deficiencies, weight regain after stopping, and the absence of long-term human pregnancy safety dataWhy the research linking weight loss to better fertility outcomes tells a more complicated story, and what it's more likely actually showingFour questions to sit with before making your decision, so that whatever you choose, you're choosing it with your eyes openThis is the first in a four-part series on GLP-1s this month.Useful links:Fat Positive Fertility Roadmap SessionsFree download: Fat Person's Guide to Getting PregnantFollow Nicola on Instagram: @fatpositivefertility Get full access to Fat and Fertile at fatpositivefertility.substack.com/subscribe

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