GLP-1 Drugs May Work Differently in Women

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/obesity/120124...

Published: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:20:52 -0500

Women lost more weight than men when using GLP-1 receptor agonists. This finding was demonstrated by a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Six studies with results for nearly 20,000 participants were analyzed by gender. GLP-1 drugs may work differently in women. The study confirms the different effects on weight loss between the sexes.