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Increasing postpartum use of GLP-1 receptor agonists

JAMA

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are increasingly used for postpartum weight loss since the introduction of semaglutide for weight loss in late 2022. Most users were overweight prior to pregnancy and only 23% had a documented diabetes diagnosis, suggesting that the primary indication for use was weight reduction.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Mette Bliddal, PhD, email mbliddal@health.sdu.dk.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2025.20947)

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