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Tirzepatide Affect Sexual Function in Women: Case Report
Ghada Farouk Mohammed1, Mohammed Saleh Al-Dhubaibi2, Saleh Salem Bahaj3
1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Sexology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
Tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, may cause sexual dysfunction in some patients. Symptoms resolved upon discontinuation and reappeared upon reinitiation, suggesting a drug-related effect requiring further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Pharmacology
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Tirzepatide is a novel dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist approved for glycemic control.
- While effective for weight management and type 2 diabetes, its potential adverse effects on sexual function are not well-documented.
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