Ozempic and... ahem... *increased* libido?

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Health_WinHub

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So, anyone else experiencing a surge in their sex drive since starting on GLP-1s like Ozempic?

For context, I went through surgical menopause at 49 due to endometrial cancer about a year ago. I'm also newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

Plus, I've got way more energy than I know what to do with. I've lost about 45 lbs total in the last year and a bit, maybe 30 of that in the 2.5 months I've been taking Ozempic.

This huge spike in both energy and, uh, *desire* came outta nowhere on Tuesday after my shot. But as the week goes on, both seem to be leveling off a bit.
 
Agreed. Shedding pounds can DEFinitely impact both of those things. Weight loss can give your testosterone a boost.

And considering what you've been through in the past year, @Health_WinHub, being a year out from surgery probably helps your body's recovery too.
 
Yeah, I noticed a similar thing when I first started. That energy surge is legit, but it does diminish over time. Congrats on losing 45 pounds in 14 months, that's awesome! I take compounded sema now since insurance stopped covering Ozempic. Works just as well and is much cheaper.
 
Thanks everyone for the replies!

I'm also curious... does anyone keep their GLP-1 use a secret? I only told my partner. I feel like it's a private medical choice, and don't need opinions. I dread the 'Oh, youre on that diet injection? so you're cheating? That's why it's been so easy for you!' comments.

I've also been thinking about the drinking alcohol question. I have a cruise coming up, and it has me wondering if I should skip my weekly shot that week or proceed as normal. I plan on drinking!
 
I'm totally open about it. Why not? It's helping me take control of my health. I get the 'cheating' comments sometimes, but I just explain that it's a tool to help me manage my appetite and make healthier choices. People need to know this stuff works!
 
I've noticed my tolerance is way lower. I used to be able to put away a few drinks, but now one or two and I'm done. I also get zero enjoyment out of it anymore.
 
About the alcohol thing... a friend said they had terrible diarrhea when drinking on sema. They thought it was the shot at first, but realized it was the booze!
 
Wow, thanks everyone. I will be careful with alcohol intake. Maybe I'll skip the shot that week to be safe.

I agree with @JuiceSet664, there is no shame in using medication to help the process!
 
Mine did the opposite at the start — first month was rough on that front. By month 4 it had bounced back and now feels normal. Not sure if it tracks with the dose ramp or just the overall mood-energy improvement settling in.
 
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