Exclusive | Women are getting off-label Ozempic to treat a long-misunderstood health issue

Nypost · Aug 12, 2026 · 1458 words · By Beth Rush

Off-label Medication Efficacy Healthcare Accessibility and Cost Women's Health Neglect

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Women are getting off-label Ozempic to treat a long-misunderstood health issue See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Women are getting off-label Ozempic to treat a long-misunderstood health issue See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google At 16 years old, Megan Rappa was missing school for what felt like a full system breakdown.

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She’d suffered irregular and painful periods for years before a gynecologist finally named her condition — but still, nothing changed.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pity: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/health/women-are-getting-off-label-ozempic-to-trea…

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Appeal to Pity 70% confidence

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Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to pity helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “No drugs — not just GLP-1s — are FDA-approved for PMOS”

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The provided evidence from Mayo Clinic and other health sites discusses management and treatment, but none of the sources explicitly confirm or deny the FDA approval status of drugs specifically for PMOS. The claim is not corroborated by the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that causes irregular menstruation, fertility problems, and other symptoms…
https://www.catholichealthli.org/blog/polyendocrine-metaboli…

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web search NEUTRAL — To help manage polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), try to: Stay at a healthy weight. Weight loss is recommended for women with PMOS and overweight or obesity. Your healthcare professional…
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/diagnosi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is a condition that causes fluctuations in hormones, where the ovaries produce high levels of androgens (male sex hormones). This affects metabolic health, men…
https://www.medicinenet.com/polycystic_ovary/article.htm

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Claim 2: “In 2021, 2.4% of women with PMOS were prescribed semaglutide or tirzepatide, according to Truveta. By 2025, the share had jumped to 17.6%”

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Two independent web sources specifically cite Truveta data stating the increase from 2.4% in 2021 to 17.6% by 2025/2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — Among women prescribed a semaglutide or tirzepatide medication, the percentage with a PCOS diagnosis increased from 4.6% in 2021 to 5.7% in 2025, a 23.9% relative increase.
https://www.truveta.com/blog/research/rising-use-of-glp-1-me…

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2021, 2.4% of women with PMOS were prescribed semaglutide or tirzepatide, according to Truveta. By 2025, the share had jumped to 17.6% — more than a sevenfold increase.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/health/women-are-getting-off-l…

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web search NEUTRAL — GLP-1 prescribing among women with PCOS increased from 2.4% in 2021 to 17.6% in 2026, a sevenfold increase according to Truveta data. That rapid adoption means more women with suppressed fertility are…
https://www.clearmetabolic.com/guides/do-glp-1s-affect-ferti…

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Claim 3: “Searches for “Ozempic fertility” rose about 600%, he said, while “Ozempic getting pregnant” rose 900% and “Ozempic babies” rose 1,100% over the prior year.”

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While web results mention 'Ozempic babies' and fertility, none of the provided evidence sources contain the specific percentage increases (600%, 900%, 1,100%) for the search terms mentioned.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An over–under or over/under (O/U) bet is a wager in which a sportsbook will predict a number for a statistic in a given game and bettors wager that the actual number in the game will be either higher…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over–under

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Over may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Over and Over may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_and_Over

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Claim 4: “PCOS — which has recently been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)”

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Multiple independent news sources (Nypost, Denver7, Nbcwashington) and Wikipedia confirm that PCOS has been renamed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).

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cross reference SUPPORTS — PCOS was recently renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/health/keke-palmers-condition-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — PCOS is being renamed PMOS — polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/cu-anschutz-research…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the condition is undergoing a much-needed name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
https://nypost.com/2026/05/12/health/pcos-got-a-more-accurat…

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Claim 5: “In one trial, obese PMOS patients on metformin had a 28.6% success rate getting pregnant before IVF. When they took both metformin and liraglutide (sold under brand names Victoza and Saxenda), the pregnancy rate climbed to 85.7%”

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The provided evidence includes general information about metformin and PMOS, but does not contain the specific trial results regarding the 28.6% and 85.7% pregnancy rates.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), also known as Müllerian-inhibiting factor (MIF), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AMH gene. AMH is a glycoprotein hormone that belongs to the transforming gr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Müllerian_hormone

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. PMOS is diagnosed when a woman h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyendocrine_metabolic_ovaria…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Obesity is defined as an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual's ideal body weight. This is often described as a body mass index (BMI) over 30. However, BMI does no…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity_and_fertility

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Claim 6: “PCOS... affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age”

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The WHO fact sheet and multiple web sources confirm that PCOS/PMOS affects approximately 10-13% (1 in 10) of women of reproductive age.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A polycystic disease is a disease that involves multiple cysts scattered throughout an organ, including: Polycystic kidney disease Polycystic liver disease Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycystic_disease

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Polycystic kidney disease (PKD or PCKD, also known as polycystic kidney syndrome) is a genetic disorder in which the renal tubules become structurally abnormal, resulting in the development and growth…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycystic_kidney_disease

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.