Important
Please read the information below carefully if you are using both Mounjaro and a Contraceptive. If you feel this applies to you or would like to discuss further, please contact the surgery.
What are GLP-1 agonists?
GLP-1 agonists are medicines like tirzepatide and semaglutide. They might have other brand names too. These medicines can only be given by a doctor or nurse. They are used for people with type 2 diabetes or to help with losing weight. They work by making food leave the stomach more slowly.
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Medication
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Brand name examples
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Tirzepatide
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Mounjaro
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Semaglutide
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Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
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Exenatide
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Bydureon BCise
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Liraglutide
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Saxenda, Diavic, Victoza
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Dulaglutide
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Trulicity
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Lixisenatide
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Contained in Suliqua
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If you are taking oral progestogen as part of your HRT (for example Utrogestan, Norethisterone, Medroxyprogesterone), then you need to be aware that tirzepatide (Mounjaro) may have an impact on the effectiveness of your HRT. This means your HRT might not protect your endometrium (womb lining) enough. Please contact the surgery to book an HRT review, as we may need to increase your dose or change you to a different form of medication.
If you do not take your HRT orally (for example, you use a patch, a gel or a Mirena coil instead of a tablet) then you do not need to worry.
This patient information is based on a leaflet from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) and the Primary Care Women’s Health Society.