Beware! Some weight loss medications for erectile dysfunction in men
Beware! Some weight loss medications for erectile dysfunction in men
Safety labels accompanying weight loss medications warn of potential side effects, including erectile dysfunction, but the possible link is still being widely studied and confirmed.
Many men have been surprised by the effects of medication on their sexual performance, prompting them to seek advice from their peers on online forums like Reddit on how to overcome these side effects.
One user expressed concern, stating: "I've been taking Ozempic for 3 months and noticed a significant decrease in my sexual performance. Has anyone else had a similar experience?" Although there haven't been extensive studies on the topic yet, many individuals have shared their dissatisfaction with the side effects online.
Another 23-year-old user, who had been taking "Semaglutide" (the active ingredient in medications like "Victoza" and "Ozempic") for 5 weeks, mentioned he hadn't experienced erectile dysfunction before, but now he does.
Meanwhile, another user reported: "After taking Ozempic for two weeks, I couldn't get an erection anymore. Although the doctor prescribed Viagra, it didn't help. I decided to stop taking Ozempic on my own, and noticed an improvement in my sexual performance after 3 weeks."
According to a study conducted this year, one in every 75 men taking weight loss medications suffers from erectile dysfunction.
While a few studies suggest that men taking weight loss medications may be more susceptible to lower testosterone levels, this remains a controversial topic among doctors, as weight loss-induced testosterone level changes could lead to increases rather than decreases.
According to a study, weight loss may improve testosterone levels by up to 50% in middle-aged men suffering from obesity.
Testosterone is crucial for men's overall health and affects sexual desire, but it's important to emphasize that a decrease in testosterone levels may lead to a decrease in sexual desire.
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