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India's injection weight-loss trend | DW News
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Brides-to-be in India are increasingly using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro to achieve a desired physical appearance for their wedding day, despite health risks.
Facing intense social pressure to meet narrow beauty standards for weddings, many Indian women are turning to diabetes medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro to lose weight. While these drugs are effective for weight loss, medical experts warn of potential side effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in some cases, acute pancreatitis.
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