Guide
Do not start or continue a GLP-1 medicine in pregnancy without specialist advice. Discuss contraception, pregnancy plans and washout timing with a clinician.
Tell a clinician if you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding.
Vomiting or diarrhoea can affect oral contraceptive reliability.
Stopping time depends on the exact medicine.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Before treatment | Discuss pregnancy plans and contraception. |
| During treatment | Report pregnancy promptly. |
| Digestive upset | Ask about backup contraception if vomiting or diarrhoea occurs. |
| Stopping | Use medicine-specific advice. |
This needs clinician advice and medicine-specific guidance.
Yes, vomiting or diarrhoea can affect oral contraceptive reliability.
Ask a clinician because washout differs by medicine.