GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review

Purpose of Research: The aim of the research is to summarize the impact of GLP-1 analogs on fertility according to clinical studies, particularly in obese or overweight women with PCOS.  Research Materials and Methods: The study is built upon an analysis of current literature, clinical trials, me...

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Main Authors: Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec, Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka
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Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58325
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author Joanna Wojda
Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj
Anna Walczak
Zuzanna Kościuszko
Adam Sobiński
Matylda Czerwonka
Katarzyna Kurza
Julianna Podolec
Silvia Ciraolo
Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka
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Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj
Anna Walczak
Zuzanna Kościuszko
Adam Sobiński
Matylda Czerwonka
Katarzyna Kurza
Julianna Podolec
Silvia Ciraolo
Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka
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description Purpose of Research: The aim of the research is to summarize the impact of GLP-1 analogs on fertility according to clinical studies, particularly in obese or overweight women with PCOS.  Research Materials and Methods: The study is built upon an analysis of current literature, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews as well as press reports from various sources. Data were collected from studies examining the effects of obesity on fertility, as well as the impact of GLP-1 analogs on both fertility and obesity. Basic Results: GLP-1 analogs promote weight management among obese and overweight patients leading to improvement in their fertility. Furthermore, they improve pregnancy rates in women with PCOS, although further examination is needed. Conclusions: We observe, GLP-1 analogs are often used in regulation of type 2 diabetes. They have proven their ability to impact a variety of hormonal as well as metabolic pathways. They manage glucose metabolism, appetite, as well as insulin secretion. Alongside their metabolic influence, research demonstrates that GLP-1 analogs may have an effect on the reproductive system, involving fertility via metabolic and hormonal pathways.    
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spelling doaj-art-edfad09582d94341ad1973329c3ba8902025-02-12T08:26:08ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-02-013810.12775/QS.2025.38.58325GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A ReviewJoanna Wojda0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2662-8893Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj1https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4213-3028Anna Walczak2https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4554-9598Zuzanna Kościuszko3https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1490-8569Adam Sobiński4https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3063-5621Matylda Czerwonka5https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9738-9646Katarzyna Kurza6https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0075-2257Julianna Podolec7https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6980-7046Silvia Ciraolo8https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7010-5195Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka9https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8917-4042University Clinical Hospital in Bialystok: Białystok, PL Maria Skłodowska- Curie 24A, 15-276 BialystokHospital in Puszczykowo: Puszczykowo, PLŚniadeckiego Voivodeship Hospital in Bialystok: Białystok, PLFlorian Ceynowy Specialist Hospital in Wejherowo: Wejherowo, PLMEDAR Private Healthcare Facility in LeczycaŚniadeckiego Voivodeship Hospital in BiałystokIndependent Public Health Care Facility in MysleniceUniversity Clinical Hospital in BialystokUniversity Clinical Hospital in Bialystok: Bialystok, PL Maria Skłodowska- Curie 24A, 15-276 BialystokŚniadeckiego Voivodeship Hospital in Bialystok: Białystok Purpose of Research: The aim of the research is to summarize the impact of GLP-1 analogs on fertility according to clinical studies, particularly in obese or overweight women with PCOS.  Research Materials and Methods: The study is built upon an analysis of current literature, clinical trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews as well as press reports from various sources. Data were collected from studies examining the effects of obesity on fertility, as well as the impact of GLP-1 analogs on both fertility and obesity. Basic Results: GLP-1 analogs promote weight management among obese and overweight patients leading to improvement in their fertility. Furthermore, they improve pregnancy rates in women with PCOS, although further examination is needed. Conclusions: We observe, GLP-1 analogs are often used in regulation of type 2 diabetes. They have proven their ability to impact a variety of hormonal as well as metabolic pathways. They manage glucose metabolism, appetite, as well as insulin secretion. Alongside their metabolic influence, research demonstrates that GLP-1 analogs may have an effect on the reproductive system, involving fertility via metabolic and hormonal pathways.     https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58325GLP-1 analogfertilityobesityPCOS
spellingShingle Joanna Wojda
Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj
Anna Walczak
Zuzanna Kościuszko
Adam Sobiński
Matylda Czerwonka
Katarzyna Kurza
Julianna Podolec
Silvia Ciraolo
Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review
Quality in Sport
GLP-1 analog
fertility
obesity
PCOS
title GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review
title_full GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review
title_fullStr GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review
title_full_unstemmed GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review
title_short GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review
title_sort glp 1 receptor agonists impact on fertility a review
topic GLP-1 analog
fertility
obesity
PCOS
url https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58325
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