In October 2023, the Journal of the American Medical Association examined adverse events associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists prescribed for weight loss, and researchers concluded that using the drugs increases the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects, such as biliary disease, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, and stomach paralysis
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Weight loss improves fertility: Losing weight typically improves testosterone without suppressing sperm production, making it a preferred approach for men with obesity-related low testosterone who want to maintain fertility
Some patients taking Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes report noticing changes in body odour, though this is not listed as an official side effect in UK prescribing information