Effects of GLP-1RAs on Reproductive Outcomes in PCOS and Obesity

Benalutide, a short-acting recombinant human GLP-1RAs with nearly 100% homology to human GLP-1, has been approved by the Chinese National Medical Products Administration for treating weight loss in individuals with obesity. Up to now, there is a paucity of research on the potential impact of GLP-1RAs on reproductive, maternal and perinatal outcomes in women with PCOS and obesity undergoing fertility treatment. Given its effectiveness as a weight loss medication, benalutide theoretically holds promise for enhancing reproductive outcomes in women with PCOS and obesity prior to fertility treatment by facilitating weight reduction.

Inclusion criteria

Women with a wish to conceive; Women with PCOS (Rotterdam criteria); 28 kg/m2≤BMI<35kg/m2;

Exclusion criteria

Women with medical morbidity; Endocrine disorders; Abnormalities in liver and kidney function; Other medications such as glucocorticoids, anti-androgen drugs ;(spironolactone, cyproterone acetate, flutamide, etc.) within the last 3 months; Acute infections, severe cardiovascular disease, malignant tumors; Ongoing weight loss therapy (>5% weight loss in the last 3 months) or history of gastrointestinal surgery; Uterine anomalies or untreated tubal hydrosalpinx; Receiving a donor oocyte or donor sperm cycle; Chromosome abnormality or recurrent miscarriage; planning preimplantation genetic testing (PGT); Any other contraindications to fertility treatment; Allergic to or contraindicated for GLP-1 class medications.