GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy could increase testosterone levels and help prevent erectile dysfunction in men, according to a new study.

While more data is needed, researchers from St. Louis University Hospital saw significant increases in testosterone levels for men with obesity or Type 2 diabetes while taking GLP-1 medication.

Men who experience obesity or have Type 2 diabetes often have lower levels of testosterone, which can impact sexual function, muscle mass and bone density.

In the study, the testosterone levels of 110 adult men with obesity or Type 2 diabetes, who were taking GLP-1 medications and not taking testosterone therapies, were analyzed before and throughout 18 months of treatment. The average age in the study was 54.

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