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Popular weight-loss medications may also affect aspects of sexual health<\/a>, recent research has shown.<\/p>\n

In obese and overweight<\/a> men, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) drugs increased total testosterone, optimized hormone levels and improved erectile-function scores, according to a 2025 review published by the National Institutes of Health.<\/p>\n

Additional reviews found the same improvement in erectile dysfunction.<\/p>\n

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Not all results have been positive, however. A study of women, published in Sage Journals in June, found that the drug\u2019s impact on hormones could decrease sexual drive.<\/p>\n

In a nationally representative survey led by the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, about 52% of GLP-1 users reported that the medication<\/a> had impacted their sex lives, both positively and negatively.<\/p>\n

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Eighteen percent said their sexual desire increased, while 16% said it decreased. Another 16% noted that their sexual function improved and 14% noted it did not.<\/p>\n

Sixteen percent also reported feeling more comfortable with their bodies, while 14% said they were less comfortable.<\/p>\n

Dr. Peter Balazs, a hormone and weight-loss specialist in New York and New Jersey, said it\u2019s difficult to determine whether improved sexual function is an effect of the medication or a benefit of improved self-perception after weight loss.<\/p>\n

These outcomes also depend “heavily” on patient characteristics, the expert added.<\/p>\n

“Individuals with severe obesity<\/a> often experience meaningful hormonal improvements, whereas those with long-standing diabetic neuropathy may have irreversible neurovascular damage,” he told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

“Critically, when dysfunction is driven primarily by psychosocial factors, such as relationship distress<\/a>, pharmacotherapy (medication) alone is unlikely to succeed.”<\/p>\n

In his own practice, Balazs reported seeing “both ends,” although most of his patients have improved sex lives.<\/p>\n

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Men under 30 were more likely to report decreased libido, which he attributed to the drug\u2019s effects on the central nervous system rather than underlying health conditions<\/a>, since younger men typically have fewer comorbidities.<\/p>\n

GLP-1s can directly contribute to improved sexual function by improving vascular endothelial function \u2014 the inner lining of blood vessels \u2014 thereby supporting better blood flow, according to Balazs.<\/p>\n

This function is important for cardiovascular health and, in men, can improve erectile function<\/a>. In women, it can also increase pelvic blood flow, according to the expert.<\/p>\n

Substantial weight loss reduces the function that converts testosterone to estrogen, which can help restore testosterone levels. This can improve libido, energy and overall sexual function, according to Balazs.<\/p>\n

GLP-1s can also reduce inflammation in the brain, potentially improving peripheral nerve function<\/a>, which is essential for physical sensation.<\/p>\n

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Severe obesity<\/a> can also present physical barriers during intimacy, as weight loss improves mobility and comfort.<\/p>\n

Balazs also mentioned the psychological burden of obesity and diabetes, noting that weight-loss therapies can alleviate depression and anxiety<\/a>, conditions that often contribute to sexual dysfunction.<\/p>\n

“Improvements in physical health<\/a>, body composition and self-image may indirectly reduce depression and anxiety, supporting sexual well-being,” he said.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, reduced sexual function while taking a GLP-1 drug could occur due to reward signaling in the brain, according to Balazs.<\/p>\n

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“The [central reward] pathway contributes to pleasure associated with both food and sexual activity,” he said. “Its modulation may reduce sexual desire in some patients.”<\/p>\n

“Common adverse effects, such as nausea, fatigue or malaise, as well as psychological adjustment<\/a> to rapid weight loss, can indirectly decrease sexual desire.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/weight-loss-medications-could-impact-sexual-health-unexpected-ways <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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