Does Ozempic Make You Horny And Why?

If you’re thinking of starting a weight loss program, you’re probably wondering what medication your provider will suggest. Ozempic is growing in popularity among people trying to lose weight for health reasons. But what about side effects? Are they only digestive, or can they affect things like sex drive?

Let’s look at Ozempic to learn more about what it is and what it does. Then you can decide if it’s right for you.

How Does Ozempic Help You Lose Weight?

Ozempic helps you drop those extra pounds by making you feel full longer. This appetite suppressant lets you eat less without feeling hungry all the time. It can also help adults with type 2 diabetes regulate their blood sugar levels.

How does it work? Well, Ozempic mimics a hormone in your body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). Your body secretes this hormone when you eat. It tells your brain when your stomach is full and satisfied.

GLP-1 also slows your digestive process. Food takes longer to digest, which regulates your blood sugar. You’ll also feel full long after you eat. This helps you develop a habit of eating less, leading to a calorie deficit. Consuming fewer calories is the best way to lose weight. 

Ozempic And Sex Drive

What exactly is the relation between Ozempic and sex drive? Does it make you horny? 

In most studies conducted on the drug, Ozempic hasn’t been proven to spike sex drive significantly. Some patients have reported changes, but they may be different than you expect.

How does Ozempic impact your sex drive? Losing weight generally heightens your hormones–especially the ones that ramp you up for sexual activities. So why would losing weight on Ozempic not have that effect?

It could be that losing weight quickly can impact your hormone levels. Hormone imbalance can cause a shift in your body’s response to sexual stimulation.

Another possible cause is that gastric side effects can make you feel bloated and miserable–or just plain undesirable. Plus, nausea and an upset stomach can have a less-than-ideal impact on your interest in sex.

Medications in general are known to impact your hormones and sex drive. If you’re experiencing less interest in sex than normal, your body may just be reacting to Ozempic.

Not eating as many calories each day can also affect your energy levels. When you feel less stimulated to do physically draining things, it makes sense that your sex drive could take a hit too.   

Does Ozempic Have A Permanent Effect On Sex Drive?

All of the side effects caused by Ozempic (including low sex drive) will clear up once you stop taking the medicine. If any Ozpempic side effects are impacting your daily life, talk to your provider to see if there may be another weight loss medication that could work for you.

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