You have a lot of choices when it comes to weight loss medication. It can be difficult to decide which medicine is right for you since you can’t know if your body will respond better to one over another.
When you do start a medication, you may experience side effects. With weight loss drugs like semaglutide, the side effects are normally digestive. You might have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, etc. These usually clear up after the first several doses of semaglutide.
What other side effects can you expect from semaglutide? Aside from changes to your appetite, there aren’t a lot of additional side effects. So, what’s all the talk about sex drive changes? We’ve taken a few points from our conversations with the healthcare professionals at Seattle Plastic Surgery to help you understand what may impact your sex drive–for better or worse.
Does Semaglutide Affect Sex Drive In Women?
There isn’t any mention of semaglutide affecting sex drive on the official list of side effects; however, more female patients have reported changes to their libido. If fluctuations in sex drive are more common, why aren’t they an official side effect?
It takes time to run medical studies; we would need these studies before we could say whether semaglutide is the cause of the reported sex drive changes. If semaglutide is the culprit, let’s talk about the ways it could impact libido.
How Semaglutide Can Cause High Libido
In some cases, women and men have seen an increasing interest in sexual activities while taking semaglutide. This could be because losing weight has a positive impact on your self-confidence. You may feel more attractive and comfortable in your body–and more open to being intimate with your partner.
Shedding extra pounds can help regulate your body’s blood sugar, according to the experts at Seattle Plastic Surgery. It may help your hormones get back in check too. Both of these can help you feel more interested in sexual activity.
Why Semaglutide Might Cause Low Sex Drive
Semaglutide mimics a digestive hormone in your body. When you start semaglutide injections, it begins to help suppress your appetite and tell your brain that you’re full after you eat smaller portions of food.
Losing weight can balance your hormones; however, semaglutide might temporarily impact your non-digestive hormones, which could lead to low sex drive.
You won’t eat as much when you’re taking semaglutide. As your body adjusts to the medication, the healthcare professionals at Seattle Plastic Surgery caution that you might have less energy for regular activities, including sex.
Other side effects like diarrhea and vomiting can make you less inclined to be in a sexual mood since you may not feel your best.
Worried About Semaglutide And Changes To Your Sex Drive?
Are you still concerned about the side effects of semaglutide? The healthcare professionals at Seattle Plastic Surgery can help. Our providers are capable of answering all your questions. They will guide you through any side effects you may experience as you pursue your weight loss goals. Call us at (206) 324-1120 to schedule a free consultation with one of our expert providers today.
Dr. Jonov is a cosmetic surgeon who specializes in plastic surgeries of the face, breast, and body at Seattle Plastic Surgery.
