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setmelanotide · Medicine question

What is known about the effects of setmelanotide on fertility?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No human data are available on setmelanotide’s effects on fertility, while animal studies did not indicate harmful effects on fertility.

Sources for this answer

IMCIVREE 10 mg/ml solution for injectionRhythm Pharmaceutical UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 10Document updated 18 August 2026

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