We know that a number of our patients are seeking injections for weight loss privately. We wanted to highlight a recent FSRH update regarding contraception. https://fsrh.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/documents/Patient-information-GLP-1-agonists-and-contraception.pdf ▶️ I am taking the pill. Will using a GLP-1 agonist affect my contraception? This depends on the type of GLP-1 agonist that you are using. If you are using tirzepatide you should use a barrier method of contraception (e.g. condoms) in addition to your pill for four weeks after starting the medication, and for four weeks after any increase in dose. This is because tirzepatide works slightly differently to the other GLP-1 agonists. Alternatively, you may wish to consider another (non-oral) method of contraception whilst using tirzepatide. There is currently no evidence that semaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide or lixisenatide reduce the effectiveness of oral contraception (i.e. the combined pill, or the progestogen only pill/ “mini-pill”). ▶️ Can I take a GLP-1 agonist during pregnancy? It is important to use effective contraception whilst taking a GLP-1 agonist, as these medications should not be used in pregnancy. If you become pregnant whilst taking one of these medications it is important to discuss this with your doctor. GLP-1 agonists should also be avoided for a number of weeks prior to a planned pregnancy.
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Charitable Donations
The team at Fulford Surgery have fundraised and collected a brilliant £500 for two important local children’s charities - The Island and Bereaved Children Support York. The PMG partners matched the £500 raised so Marina and the fulford team (see image) were recently able to handover £500 to the organisers of Bereaved Children Support York - they were absolutely thrilled and grateful and wanted to pass on their sincere thanks to all at PMG and our patients who helped raise the funds. We donated £500 to The Island earlier this month, a much-needed charity that supports vulnerable children in our city.
Bereaved Children Support York is a fantastic organisation who offer much needed counselling to local children, helping them through a difficult time.
The Island is PMG charity of the Year and they provide islands of space and time for vulnerable children and young people; building confidence, self-esteem and unlocking potential through positive mentoring relationships and unique programmes.
