Losing weight isn’t easy. It can be a life-long struggle. The good news is that weight loss medication like Wegovy can help you safely and effectively achieve–and maintain–weight loss.
Wegovy mimics a hormone in your body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). Your body secretes this hormone when you eat. GLP-1 tells your brain when you’re full and helps you eat less. Burning more calories than you consume is the key to losing weight.
But what if Wegovy causes you to lose more than just weight? What if you lose your sex drive too?
The Relationship Between Wegovy And Sex Drive
So, what’s the connection between Wegovy and sex drive? While a change in libido isn’t officially on the list of side effects, many users have reported it. Some people saw spikes in their drive and some noticed a complete lack of interest in sex. Since increased sex drive isn’t usually a problem (although there are some exceptions), most complaints come from those who suddenly feel no sexual desire at all.
Why would Wegovy modify your sex drive? Remember when we talked about hormones? Wegovy’s impact on your hormones can go further than the digestive system. And since any amount of hormonal change can affect your sex life, you may see a dip in your libido.
Eating fewer calories also means you might have less energy. You could even have mild to moderate fatigue. It’s only natural for sex not to be the first thing on your mind if your body is feeling more tired than usual.
Other side effects can make a difference to your sex drive too. If you have stomach issues like nausea or diarrhea paired with bloating or abdominal cramps, you might not feel super sexy.
Exploring Natural Ways To Enhance Your Libido
Most Wegovy side effects clear up after your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects impact your daily life, try adopting lifestyle changes to help you return to your normal routines.
- Exercise More: Getting your blood flowing with some daily exercise can help you regain your sex drive.
- Change Your Diet: Staying away from greasy and fatty foods may lessen your digestive side effects.
- Form Good Sleep Habits: It’s amazing what getting some much-needed sleep can do for your body–and your libido.
- Try Herbal Supplements: Herbal supplements may help you feel in the mood when you’re ready to get intimate. We’ve done some research and have narrowed down our list to these:
- Ginkgo
- Ginseng
- Maca Root
- Ashwagandha
- Shatavari
- Rhodiola
- Yohimbe
- Take Vitamins: Boost your immune system and sex drive by eating foods high in vitamins. You can also use supplemental vitamins if you can’t work enough of these into your diet. Be sure to include:
- Zinc
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B3 & B9
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- L-arginine
- L-carnitine
Explore Other Medications
Are natural solutions not doing it for you? Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider. They may check your hormone levels to see if that could be part of your problem. If it all traces back to hormones, your provider may prescribe a hormone replacement medication.
Everyone has different experiences with weight loss medications. If Wegovy side effects interfere with your daily life, your provider may suggest lowering your dose or switching to another medicine.
Manage Your Weight And Your Sex Drive
The providers at Seattle Plastic Surgery will build a customized diet, exercise, and weight-loss medication program for you. Our team can help you achieve your weight loss goals without losing your sex drive.
Call us at (206) 324-1120 or book your free consultation through our website.
Dr. Jonov is a cosmetic surgeon who specializes in plastic surgeries of the face, breast, and body at Seattle Plastic Surgery.
