A doctor has claimed that women 'increase the risk' by taking weight loss jabs15:00, 25 Jul 2026The weight-loss jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy being taken by millions across the UK could come with a surprise side effect for some women that could be life-changing. People online are apparently referring to these surprises as 'Ozempic babies', according to ITV's Dr Amir Khan, who recently talked about the fertility improvement that may come with the drug.‌Several people are claiming there is a link between people taking the drugs and finding it easier to fall pregnant after years of struggling. But doctors are warning this isn’t something to mess around with.‌Anyone taking the injections should treat contraception seriously, because the body changes linked to major weight loss can make it easier to conceive. The big concern is that these injections are not licensed for pregnancy, meaning they’re not meant to be used if you’re trying for a baby or think you might already be pregnant.‌That’s why experts say planning matters. If you’re on the jabs and not looking for a little one, you may need extra precautions to avoid a shock.ITV regular Dr Amir Khan laid it out on the No Appointments Necessary podcast, saying: "There is this thing online called an 'Ozempic baby' where people who have been on these weight loss jabs who have struggled to get pregnant previously are finding that they're getting pregnant.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌"If you are trying for a baby or you may be pregnant, you must not take these medications because they are not licensed for pregnancy. These are accidental pregnancies that are happening."He also suggested the shift may be strongest in women with insulin resistance and conditions such as PCOS, which can affect periods and ovulation. Dr Khan added: "I don't think the jabs themselves are causing the pregnancy, but they're changing the biology enough in these ladies for them to increase the risk of getting pregnant."If you're trying to get pregnant, you must not take these jabs. I'm not saying they're harmful in pregnancy, but we don't have any evidence to say one way or another."‌While the nickname is "Ozempic baby", most people under the ITV doctor's video are reporting these experiences after using Mounjaro and Wegovy. In the comments under one video, women swapped stories of surprise pregnancies — sometimes even when they thought they were covered.One person wrote: "I got pregnant on Mounjaro. Very unexpected but the best thing ever!" Another said: "I got pregnant with our third after struggling for 18 months with our first and second, and I was on the pill! My doctor said that [certain medications] can reduce the effectiveness of the pill, as well as having PCOS insulin resistance."‌A third added: "I am an example of this too. Fell pregnant (after years of trying and nothing) after six months of being on Mounjaro ." And someone else claimed: "Got pregnant with twins on Mounjaro. I've never had a regular period in my life. If a drug is regulating your hormones then it’s going to help."How does this all link up?Experts say it’s likely an indirect fertility 'boost' that comes from losing a significant amount of weight, which is known to improve insulin sensitivity and help regulate hormones. This could help restore more regular ovulation in some women, especially those with PCOS.Article continues belowProfessor Gerard Conway, of the London Lauriston Clinic, said: "Many women with PCOS have insulin resistance, which leads to higher testosterone levels and more irregular periods. With longer gaps between periods, ovulation is impaired, so the chances of conceiving are reduced. Mounjaro-induced weight loss (typically 5-15% of body weight) may improve insulin sensitivity, decrease androgen levels, and restore ovulatory cycles, enhancing chances of conception."Even so, the key point is that neither Mounjaro nor Wegovy is a fertility treatment. Current UK guidance says stopping at least a month before trying to conceive for Mounjaro, and at least two months for Wegovy is important.