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Diabetes Drugs Fuel Unexpected Surge in Libido, Experts Reveal
3 Aug
Summary
- Hormone expert says weight loss jabs like Mounjaro can boost sex drive
- Drugs may impact brain chemicals and reduce alcohol cravings
- Rapid weight loss can also affect hormone balance and sexual desire
As of August 3rd, 2025, a hormone expert has uncovered an unexpected side effect of popular weight loss drugs like Mounjaro - they may be fueling a surge in users' libido. Originally developed for diabetes, these blockbuster medications are now famed for helping people shed weight rapidly by suppressing appetite.
However, the expert, Dr. Shashi Prasad, a GP and women's health specialist, explains that while side effects like nausea and organ damage have been widely reported, changes in sexual desire remain less understood. Dr. Prasad says Mounjaro may cause libido to skyrocket due to its impact on brain chemicals and reduced alcohol cravings. The drugs work by mimicking a gut hormone that regulates blood sugar and hunger, and this mechanism may also influence sexual desire.
Additionally, the expert notes that rapid weight loss can affect hormone balance, potentially reducing levels of sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen, which are crucial for sexual function. Dr. Prasad is now urging health officials to conduct more research into this aspect of the drugs and encouraging open conversations about sex and weight loss.
