Sheep study finds semaglutide cut blood flow to the uterus, renewing pregnancy warnings
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Adelaide University researchers found that semaglutide reduced maternal cardiac output and blood flow to the uterus within two hours in pregnant sheep, meaning less oxygen reached the foetus. The team says it is too early to know whether the effect persists or affects humans, but it underlines existing advice not to use Ozempic or Wegovy in pregnancy and to stop before trying to conceive.
Source: 7NEWS (8 Nov 2026). Image: 7NEWS.