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In general: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) is usually stopped about 2 months before trying to conceive
The semaglutide dosage is carefully titrated over weeks to minimize side effects while maximizing benefits
Glucagon like peptide-1 (7-36) amide (GLP-1) nerve terminals densely innervate corticotropin-releasing hormone neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus

When GLP-1 directly stimulates the beta-cell, the acute effect is insulin secretion

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