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Understanding Semaglutide Semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic or Wegovy, was initially developed to help manage type 2 diabetes

The clinical significance of this effect is not fully characterized, but some providers recommend that women on oral contraceptives switch to a non-oral method (patch, ring, IUD, implant) when starting GLP-1 therapy, or use backup contraception during the titration period

Content Designed by doctors, shaped by you Reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA Written by Hadley Mendelsohn Published 04/17/2024 Updated 07/09/2025 Ozempic is FDA-approved to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels