A urologist has revealed the truth behind what's going on down there after some people taking weight loss jabs opened up about the effect it had on their penis.
The explanation comes shortly after a man claimed to have benefited sexually from his own case of 'Ozempic penis', a viral term which has been doing the rounds lately, referring to the apparent strange side effect of GLP-1 drugs.
It's a concept that experts have spoken about in the past, despite numerous people online claiming that they have experienced it themselves.
Ozempic and other GLP-1 injections have skyrocketed in popularity, which has been boosted further with their use by celebrities.
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Pharmaceutical companies behind Ozempic have reiterated time and time again that the product should only be used to treat type 2 diabetes, though many have continued to use it as part of their weight-loss journeys.
By regulating blood sugar levels, it can trick your brain into thinking it is not hungry, resulting in weight loss.
What is 'Ozempic penis'?
It's the golden question if you have no idea what we're on about.
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'Ozempic penis' relates to the trend of blokes taking GLP-1 drugs who have claimed that their old boy downstairs has grown in size.
While some called it an 'issue', many were more than pleased to see an apparent increase in size.
You might want to hold your horses, though, if you think going online and getting your own doses will help you elongate your member.
What was the man’s experience with 'Ozempic penis'?
A man who goes by James spoke out this week about his intention to lose weight, giving the GLP-1 injections a go after a heavy Christmas period last year.
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He admitted that he lied on an online application to be prescribed the medication, describing the injections as a 'miracle drug'.
Claiming that his saving of £50 a week on food was just the tip of the iceberg, he said he has lost 20 percent of his body weight through his use of Wegovy.
On top of this, James said he's been having 'better sex' since taking the drugs, which may differ from the lads with regular 'Ozempic penis'.
"If you have an impulsive drive for sex, it would affect that," James claimed.
"But I have a normal sexual appetite, so actually it’s made me enjoy sex more because I’m not as self-conscious of my body and I’ve got more energy."
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What has the urologist said about 'Ozempic penis'?
How true James' claims are, though, is up for debate.
Urologist Dr Martina Ambardjieva spoke to HuffPost UK earlier this year, explaining: “As a urologist, I can say there’s no evidence that semaglutide (Ozempic) or other GLP-1 agonists cause actual penile tissue growth.”
She went on: “However, there is a plausible physiological explanation for why some men perceive their penis to be larger after significant weight loss.”
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Essentially, the rapid weight loss can result in the man's 'fat pad' shrinking, making the shaft more noticable to the individual and 'making the penis appear longer'.
“It’s not growth, it’s exposure,” she simply said.
Sorry to get your hopes up, lads.
The company that makes Ozempic and Wegovy, Novo Nordisk, explained that this 'consequence' from several people taking the drugs isn't actually a side effect.
A spokesperson told LADbible: "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 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-1s, including Wegovy®▼and Ozempic® (semaglutide injection), report them to their healthcare provider and via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/."
Joshua Nair