A healthy gut microbiome is essential for nutrient absorption
According to the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, tirzepatide can reduce exposure to oral contraceptives, and additional barrier methods or alternative contraception are recommended for 4 weeks after initiation and each dose increase
For more detail on oral semaglutide clinical data, see the New England Journal of Medicine oral semaglutide study
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Tirzepatide may produce more favorable hormonal changes, different gastrointestinal side effect profiles, or additional metabolic benefits through GIP receptor activation that contribute to better sexual health outcomes
These risks appear to increase the longer someone is on treatment, which is why clinicians focus on using the shortest effective duration needed to reach safe and meaningful health improvements