Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica

How GLP-1 receptor drugs may affect the uterus’s readiness for embryo implantation

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Abstract

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may improve female fertility by stimulating ovulation.

  • Infertility rates are increasing due to sociocultural trends, lifestyle factors, and health problems.
  • Obesity disrupts ovulation, contributing to rising infertility, particularly among women.
  • While GLP-1RAs are used for obesity and type 2 diabetes, their impact on female fertility is not fully understood.
  • The effects of GLP-1RAs on the endometrium, which is crucial for embryo implantation, require further investigation.
  • Research is needed to explore the safety and developmental outcomes for children born to women conceiving during GLP-1RA treatment.

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