Wegovy could attract more male patients, here’s why

In addition to typically shunning doctor visits, men are under less societal pressure to address weight issues.

Evidence that weight-loss drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound can cut heart disease risk, treat sleep apnea and address other health issues may help convince more men to use them, five doctors who prescribe the medicines regularly told Reuters.