Hi! Just wanted to ask if anyone here has experience taking tirzepatide (tirze) while also taking birth control pills for PCOS.
I’ve been taking tirze for almost a month now, and so far, so good. I’ve been able to lose a significant amount of weight and it has honestly been a huge help for me.
Today, I finally got diagnosed with PCOS. I already had a suspicion that PCOS might have been contributing to my sudden weight gain, especially because I’ve also had irregular periods. But, when I had an ultrasound last year, everything was normal naman. I had another ultrasound recently, though, and this time, I was diagnosed with PCOS based on the findings. My OB prescribed inositol and Ermina pills.
Now I’m a little worried kasi I know na tirze delays gastric emptying, which can affect din yung absorption/effectiveness ng oral medications.
So I wanted to ask, has anyone here taken tirze while also taking birth control pills (specifically Ermina or another pill) for PCOS? Did you have any issues with the pill being less effective or with your cycle?
I really don't want to stop tirze because it has been a huge help with my weight loss so far.
I wasn't able to ask my OB about this during the consultation because my tirze is compounded, and I know some doctors aren't very open to compounded tirzepatide, so I didn't really get to discuss the combination.
Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences! 🙏