Experts reveal 'truth' behind 'Ozempic penis' side-effect a number of men report having

Experts have explained the truth behind the 'Ozempic penis' side-effect some people say they're getting from taking drugs that help them lose weight.

I know what you're thinking, they should have called it 'Ozemdic', but you might also be wondering what exactly this is all about and how taking a weight loss drug can have an impact on your genitals.

There have been several 'Ozempic-body part' nicknames conjured up since weight loss drugs spiked in popularity with terms such as 'Ozempic face', 'Ozempic mouth' and 'Ozempic feet' being thrown around.

Like practically any other forms of medication, these drugs do have some side effects and for many people the point in taking them is to enact some form of body transformation.

However, when it comes to 'Ozempic penis' there are a few men concerned that their precious equipment may be being changed.

Lots more people are taking weight loss drugs, and noticing the results in the trouser department (Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

What does Ozempic do and how does it work?

Ozempic is a semaglutide-based drug developed by Novo Nordisk which works as a treatment for type 2 diabetes.

It works by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate the body's blood sugar levels, stimulating the pancreas to release insulin and slowing down digestion to avoid a person's blood sugar spiking to high levels after a meal.

However, during the process it also results in a person feeling full as their brain is told the body has eaten enough food for now, meaning that someone taking the drug may reduce their food intake and lose weight as a consequence.

However, Ozempic is not an approved drug for weight loss despite people taking it for that purpose, instead you should be taking Wegovy or one of the other approved weight loss drugs available on prescription such as Mounjaro.

People might associate the name Ozempic with weight loss but there are more appropriate options if you're looking around for options.

The face of a man who has got into shape and discovered he's packing one hell of a hog down there (Getty Stock Photo)

What is 'Ozempic Penis'?

'Ozempic penis' is a term that's been coined by some men who took drugs to lose weight and looked down at their dingles to realise that they'd apparently grown somewhat larger.

Some men said that their 'junk definitely looks longer' after having the jab and that it was a 'confidence boost' in the bedroom department.

Another said he had the 'unseen side effect' give his wife the impression he'd become more of a grower and a shower during his weight loss journey.

Meanwhile, a woman said she'd experienced her husband 'get bigger/more hard with weight loss' and wanted to know what was going on.

Several folks appear to think that the jab itself is doing the work in the trouser department.

"Doctor, can Ozempic make my d**k look bigger?" "Well we don't actually prescribe Ozempic for weight loss, also nobody told you to take your clothes off." (Getty Stock Photo)

What are the experts saying?

The expert consensus points in the direction of 'Ozempic penis' being down to weight loss rather than anything involved with the means of that weight loss.

Urology surgeon Dr Richard Viney told diabetes.co.uk that as a man gets older his penis appears to get smaller because of 'increasing body size and increasing prostate size drawing the penis back into the body.'

He said: "It is theoretically possible that new drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are used to treat diabetes and obesity respectively and can cause people to lose weight, could also be a factor.

"As men lose weight, their penises appear larger."

So, it's really the weight loss that's doing the trick.

Fellow urologist Dr Martina Ambardjieva explained that it wasn't a question of making your disco stick any larger, it's just that more of a man's maypole is on show and it looks bigger by proportion.

The expert explained: "As a urologist, I can say there’s 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.

"When a man loses weight, particularly rapidly as with GLP-1 drugs, this fat pad shrinks, revealing more of the shaft and making the penis appear longer. It’s not growth, it’s exposure."

You know if you used bananas as food instead of a phallic prop you might not need Wegovy (Getty Stock Photo)

On the other hand, she did suggest that taking GLP-1 drugs could give you a harder hard-on as it could lead to improved vascular health, meaning that when the blood gets pumping to your nethers your body is better at doing it.

Ultimately though, she said that the truth about Ozempic penis was that the term was 'not quite accurate.'

Novo Nordisk, the company that makes both Ozempic and Wegovy, said in a statement: "Patient safety is of the utmost importance to Novo Nordisk, and we recommend patients take these medications for their approved indications and under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

"We continuously collect safety data on our marketed GLP-1 receptor agonists medicines and work closely with the authorities to ensure patient safety. As part of this work, we continue to monitor reports of adverse drug reactions through routine pharmacovigilance.

"We recommend that any patient experiencing side effects while taking GLP-1 RA medicines, including Wegovy®▼and Ozempic® (semaglutide injection), report them to their healthcare provider and via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/."