The urologist responsible for raining on the Ozempic penis parade is Dr Martina Ambardjieva, who told HuffPost: As a urologist, I can say theres no evidence that semaglutide (Ozempic) or other GLP-1 agonists cause actual penile tissue growth, However, there is a plausible physiological explanation for why some men perceive their penis to be larger after significant weight loss. So apparently, it's all to do with the fat around your penis reducing, but to many, a win is a win - right
Excess weight is linked to serious health conditions, including: Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure Heart disease Sleep apnea Hormonal imbalances Understanding Medical Weight Loss Medical weight loss is a clinically guided approach that addresses the root causes of weight gain, including metabolism, hormones, and lifestyle factors
A licensed medical practitioner will provide guidance on managing side effects
Third, the TRIUMPH-4 population (obesity plus knee OA) is slightly different from the STEP-1 and SURMOUNT-1 populations (general obesity), so the definitive head-to-head comparison waits for TRIUMPH-1
Nutrition and lifestyle counseling and healthy behaviors should be the patients and clinicians foundation to maximize overall benefits and cost-effectiveness of GLP-1s for obesity
