Stop TTC and Ozempic

[Snowonthebeachx]

I have a bmi of around 40 (down from 43) and we've been TTC our second for over a year. I'm sure my weight in the issue although all the hormone tests have come back normal and I don't have PCOS. It also means I can't access even private fertility treatment.

I've been trying really hard calorie cutting and exercise but it feels like a slow process and I'm wondering about using Ozempic to speed things up. Realistically I've come to terms with wanting to be in better shape anyway for another pregnancy. I was OK in the last one but younger and didn't have a toddler to run around after. I definitely mindlessly put things in my mouth before I've realised so I hope it would put a stop to all that.

This would of course mean stopping TTC for a bit and that is what is stopping me as I'm panicking about my rapidly aging eggs (just turned 36). I also have got so used to the montly process I think I'd find it hard to let go emotionally and not try as much as possible.

YANBU- Stop TTC and try the drugs
YABU- Keep TTC and lose weight the old fashioned way.

Please be nice as infertility, even secondary infertility, is shitty!

I conceived my first by a very low calorie diet, about 600 calories a day for 8 weeks and it worked. Could you consider a meal replacement diet for a short period. For actual long term weight loss it’s pointless but for short term TTC it can work well.

Just to say I started ozempic this time last year and recently reached highest dose. Lost 3 kg in the first week, then nothing. I'm the same weight as where I started. In my opinion, fast 800 may be a safer bet, as ozempic has health warnings. It's very hard to emotionally step away from ozempic, and get off the bandwagon once your on it, so you may find yourself delaying TTC longer than you intend. Congratulations on your weight loss so far and best of luck.