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Utilization of anti-obesity agents is rising in reproductive-age females planning for future pregnancy.
Practitioners should be aware of the increasing use of anti-obesity agents in this population.
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Utilization of anti-obesity agents is rising in reproductive-age females with some planning for future pregnancy.
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Navigating the Role of Anti-Obesity Agents Prior to Pregnancy: A Narrative Review
Alyse S. Goldberg et al. · Seminars in Reproductive Medicine · 2023
DOI 10.1055/s-0043-1776795
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