Doctors and weight-loss patients say there’s a new side effect showing up among men on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and it has nothing to do with blood sugar.
Some guys claim they’ve gained what social media has branded the “Ozempic penis,” not because the drug magically inflates anything, but because shedding belly fat can reveal anatomy that was previously hidden behind the buffet. One surgeon even compared it to reversing “buried penis syndrome,” where the fat pad makes everything look shorter than it actually is.
Medical experts insist there’s no magical growth happening, just better visibility and circulation when the spare tire finally deflates. In other words, the medication isn’t making men bigger, the weight loss just stops nature from downsizing the optical illusion. Doctors say if anyone experiences any unusual changes beyond bragging rights, it’s probably worth talking to a professional.