Source: Fox News
Summary
Recent research has shown that popular weight-loss medications, such as GLP-1 drugs, may affect aspects of sexual health. A 2025 review published by the National Institutes of Health found that GLP-1 drugs increased total testosterone, optimized hormone levels, and improved erectile-function scores in obese and overweight men. However, a study of women found that the drug’s impact on hormones could decrease sexual drive. A nationally representative survey found that about 52% of GLP-1 users reported that the medication had impacted their sex lives, both positively and negatively.
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GLP-1 drugs have been shown to improve sexual function in some patients, but not all results have been positive. The impact of the medication on hormones can vary depending on patient characteristics, and it’s difficult to determine whether improved sexual function is an effect of the medication or a benefit of improved self-perception after weight loss. Dr. Peter Balazs, a hormone and weight-loss specialist, notes that individual results depend “heavily” on patient characteristics.
Men under 30 were more likely to report decreased libido, which may be due to the drug’s effects on the central nervous system. GLP-1s can directly contribute to improved sexual function by improving vascular endothelial function and reducing inflammation in the brain.
Weight loss can also alleviate depression and anxiety, conditions that often contribute to sexual dysfunction.
It’s just another chapter in the ongoing story of weight loss and its effects on our bodies.
Author: Evan Null
