GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might help you ditch the food baby, but they could also affect your ability to make a real one.

Ayla Barmmer , a registered dietitian and reproductive health expert, told The Post that about 15% of her patients using the medications have struggled to conceive.

Within that group, she said roughly 40% have reported problems such as irregular periods, delayed ovulation and even declining sperm quality linked to their rapid weight loss. 7

But in a surprising twist, some women have experienced the opposite effect on their fertility, giving rise to the so-called “ Ozempic baby .”

Barmmer explained what’s behind these conflicting outcomes — and shared her top recommendations for anyone taking a GLP-1 who is thinking of starting a family.

How GLP-1s

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