Stopping GLP-1 Drugs Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher Complications and Weight Gain
New research suggests that discontinuing GLP-1 medications, commonly prescribed for weight loss, prior to pregnancy may be associated with increased risks of complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and excessive gestational weight gain. The study reviewed several hundred singleton pregnancies within the Mass General Brigham system from 2016 to 2025, identifying approximately 450 cases where […]

