New trend in wedding preparations
New Delhi: As the wedding season approaches, the preparations of the bride and groom speed up. Some people are busy buying expensive clothes, while others are busy booking venues and makeup. Meanwhile, a new trend is emerging, in which youth are resorting to weight loss injections to look slim and attractive on the wedding day. The surge in demand for drugs like Mounjaro, Ozempic and Vegovy has worried medical experts.
desire to lose weight quickly
Many young men and women are trying to lose 10 to 15 kg in a few weeks to look better in wedding photos. For this, they are trying to take weight loss injections without doctor's advice. Experts say that these drugs are not ordinary cosmetic treatments and their misuse can cause serious health problems.
Increasing demand in clinics
Increase in demand for injections in clinics
According to reports, there has been a 2 to 3 times increase in inquiries for weight loss injections at leading bariatric and wellness clinics in the country in the last 12 to 18 months. This trend is increasing rapidly in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Lucknow. In some big clinics, every month 120 to 150 inquiries are coming for these medicines, out of which 20 percent cases are from those youth whose marriage has been fixed.
fear of rejection in relationships
Fear of rejection is becoming the reason in relationships
The pressure to lose weight before marriage is not limited to pictures only. Many young women say that they faced rejection while watching relationships because of being overweight. Due to this, their lack of confidence and discomfort about their body is increasing.
side effects of injection
Weight may increase again as soon as you stop the injection
Doctors are concerned about the fact that many people take injections for rapid weight loss before marriage and stop them after marriage. Due to this there is a risk of gaining weight again. According to experts, rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass in the body, which can lead to weakness and nutritional problems.
Correct use of these medicines
For whom are these medicines made?
Medicines such as Monzaro, Vegovy, and Ozempic are used for a variety of medical conditions. Some medicines are prescribed to treat type-2 diabetes and some to manage obesity. These should be used according to the health condition of the patient.
Growing market of anti-obesity drugs
The market of anti-obesity drugs is growing rapidly
With the popularity of weight loss drugs in India, the market in this sector is also growing rapidly. According to reports, the anti-obesity drugs market could reach Rs 80,000 crore by the year 2030. However, irresponsible use of these medicines just for show is becoming a new health challenge.
doctors advice
Doctors' advice – do not compromise on health for marriage
Medical experts say that weight loss is a systematic process. Weight loss should be done only through balanced eating and regular exercise. It doesn't make sense to risk your health just to fit into a wedding dress or look slim in photos.