The trend of ‘Mounjaro brides’ is increasing in India, in which youth are taking weight loss injections for marriage. These are actually expensive diabetes medicines, which can have serious side effects. Doctors consider it a dangerous shortcut for health.
BhaNow marriage is no longer just a celebration or feast, but it has become a big ‘transformation’ project. To look slim and beautiful like a film star on the wedding day, today’s youth are adopting dangerous shortcuts instead of sweating in the gym. It is being called ‘Mounjaro Brides’ on social media, which has now become a worrying trend.
What is this new trend?
As the wedding date approaches, there is a competition among the bride and groom to lose weight. Capitalizing on this, wellness clinics in metro cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi are offering special offers. These clinics are now officially including not only skincare but also ‘weight loss injections’ in their ‘pre-wedding packages’. To look perfect in pictures, people are taking such medicines without caring about their health.
What are the reasons for this trend increasing?
Social pressure and body shaming: Many girls are adopting this path to avoid the fear of being rejected from marriage and criticism from the society if they are fat.
Wanting instant results: Those who do not have time for strict diet or exercise, they are using these medicines like magic to get slim in just 2-3 months.
Attractive Marketing: Social media influencers are promoting it as an easy fitness mantra, thereby misleading the youth.
Pay attention to these serious things…
Abuse: Drugs like Monjaro and Vegovi are actually designed to treat patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. But today they are being used only to enhance beauty.
Heavy expenses: The cost of a one month course of these injections ranges from Rs 13,000 to Rs 25,000.
Bad effect on health: Taking these without the strict supervision of a doctor may cause nausea, digestive problems, and long-term health problems.
A few days of moonlight: Within a few days of stopping these injections, the weight comes back to normal. Sometimes, due to hormonal changes, the weight may increase more than before.
doctor’s advice
According to renowned doctor, Dr. Sandeep Kharb, “Real and sustainable weight loss is possible only through lifestyle changes. It may be important to look good in wedding photos, but it is not wise to risk your life for the same.”
some special figures
*According to an estimate, by 2030 the market of weight loss medicines in India will be worth around Rs 8,000 crore.
*According to recent reports, one out of every five people coming to the clinic asks for a shortcut to weight loss for marriage.
Note: It is mandatory to consult a specialist doctor before taking any medicine.