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Causes of Low Sexual Desire in Men
An evidence-based overview of the main reasons behind reduced libido in men — stress, sleep, medications, chronic illness, testosterone, and obesity — with a focus on the role of weight loss and when to consult a physician.
Causes of Low Sexual Desire in Women
Low sexual desire in women can stem from hormonal shifts, psychological factors, and metabolic conditions including obesity. Learn what the research shows and when to seek medical advice.
How Does Weight Loss Affect Sexual Health?
Excess weight can affect hormone balance, vascular health, and self-confidence — all of which influence sexual function. Here is what the research says and what weight loss may change.
Excess Weight, Testosterone, and Male Sexual Health
How adipose tissue disrupts testosterone levels, what symptoms men may notice, and what the research says about weight loss and exercise as pathways toward better hormonal and sexual well-being.
Excess Weight and Women's Sexual Health: PCOS and Body Image
How does obesity affect female sexual function? This article examines the relationship between PCOS, libido, body image, and weight — and what meaningful weight loss may change, with clinical evidence.
Obesity and Sexual Health: What Does the Science Say?
How does excess weight affect sexual health? Evidence in men and women, hormones, vascular health, and the role of weight loss — measured and grounded in scientific sources.
Ozempic Price 2026: Monthly Price List and Annual Cost Breakdown
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Saxenda 2026 prices in Turkey: the current list, the SGK reimbursement reality, the 12-month cost band and the outlook for generic semaglutide.
Weight Loss Injection Side Effects and Alternatives: A Balanced 2026 Guide
Weight loss injection (GLP-1) side effects, 2026 prices, and alternatives: real data, weight regain risk after stopping, and the swallowable gastric balloon option.
Who Is the Smart Capsule Not Suitable For? Contraindications
Who is the Allurion Smart Capsule (swallowable gastric balloon) not suitable for? Absolute contraindications, conditions requiring caution, and how eligibility is determined through a physician's evaluation.
Gastric Balloon in İstanbul: Authorized Clinics and the 2026 Guide
Where can you get the swallowable gastric balloon in İstanbul? A 2026 guide to authorized Allurion clinics, the process, and candidacy criteria.
Allurion Gastric Balloon: Why the FDA-Approved Program Is Different
Why is the Allurion swallowable gastric balloon different from other balloons? FDA approval, no endoscopy, a 6-month program, and a digital tracking system.
Gastric Balloon Reviews: How to Evaluate Real Patient Experiences
How should you read gastric balloon reviews? Look at clinical data instead of internet comments. A 2026 guide to realistic expectations and program impact.
Gastric Balloon Risks: FDA-Approved Safety Data (2026)
What are the risks of a gastric balloon? Current safety data for the FDA-approved Allurion Balloon, side effects, and precautions. A 2026 guide backed by clinical data.
Gastric Balloon or GLP-1? Which Is More Effective in 2026?
Gastric balloon vs GLP-1 receptor agonists comparison: efficacy, sustainability, price, and side effects. A 2026 guide based on clinical data.
What Is the Swallowable Gastric Balloon? Who Can Get It in Türkiye?
What is the swallowable gastric balloon, how does it work, and who is it for? A comprehensive guide to the Allurion Balloon, which requires no endoscopy.
Which Weight-Loss Method Is Right for Whom? An Evidence-Based 2026 Comparison Guide
Which weight-loss method is most effective in 2026? Lifestyle, gastric balloon, GLP-1 medications, and bariatric surgery: an evidence-based comparison and a guide to choosing what's right for you.
What Does FDA Approval Mean for the Patient? 5 Points About Allurion
What does Allurion's February 2026 FDA PMA Class III approval mean from a patient's perspective? A plain explanation in 5 points.
The First Week After a Gastric Balloon: A Comprehensive Day-by-Day Guide
What happens in the first 7 days after an Allurion gastric balloon is placed? Day-by-day symptoms, nutrition, sleep, and the signs that mean you should seek emergency care.
The Link Between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes — The Gastric Balloon Effect
The relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes, the effect of weight loss on HbA1c, and up-to-date information on the use of the Allurion Program in diabetic patients.
Gastric Balloon Types Compared — Allurion and the Others
Types of gastric balloons on the market: endoscopic balloons, dual balloons, and the swallowable Allurion. A comparison of indications, procedures, and safety profiles.
Who Is the Gastric Balloon For? Indications and Contraindications
Who is the Allurion swallowable gastric balloon for? A comprehensive guide to BMI criteria, eligibility conditions, contraindications, and special situations.
Gastric Balloon + GLP-1 Combination Therapy: Efficacy and Protocol
A new-generation protocol combining the gastric balloon with GLP-1 receptor agonists: mechanism, preliminary clinical data, advantages, and patient guidance.
30 Questions About the Gastric Balloon: Comprehensive Answers and FAQ
The 30 most frequently asked questions about the gastric balloon, with answers based on clinical data. Everything about the procedure, safety, nutrition, pricing, and results.
Allurion Balloon Program: 6 Months — What to Expect at Every Step
The complete timeline of the Allurion Program from start to finish: placement day, the 16-week balloon period, digital tracking, and the 6-month evaluation.
BMI Calculation: Obesity Classification and Weight Analysis
How is BMI calculated? WHO obesity classification, the meaning of BMI thresholds, and the minimum BMI for a gastric balloon. A practical guide.
Weight Regain After a Gastric Balloon — What Is the Real Risk?
Is weight regained after the gastric balloon program ends? 1-year follow-up data from 522 patients, the factors that influence regain, and how to maintain lasting weight loss.
Gastric Balloon Results — Data From 200,000+ Patients Worldwide
Allurion gastric balloon results: 200,000+ global placements, 5 clinical studies (incl. n=2,454), and Türkiye performance data. A realistic expectations guide.
Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Balloon? An Evidence-Based Comparison
The differences between gastric sleeve surgery and the swallowable gastric balloon: efficacy, safety, cost, and patient profile. An evidence-based comparison.
Obesity Rates in Türkiye 2026 — Among the Highest in the WHO Europe Report
Türkiye obesity statistics 2026: Europe comparison with TÜİK and WHO data, regional distribution, obesity-related disease burden, and treatment options.
Gastric Balloon Before Bariatric Surgery — What Is Bridge Therapy?
How is the Allurion gastric balloon used as a bridge therapy in patients who are not yet eligible for bariatric surgery or who need preparation? The clinical protocol.
Endoscopy-Free Swallowable Gastric Balloon — How Does It Work?
How does the swallowable gastric balloon, placed without endoscopy or anesthesia, work? The technical foundation, fluoroscopy confirmation, and safety data from 200,000+ placements.
Gastric Balloon for Those Planning Pregnancy — What You Need to Know
Considering a gastric balloon before pregnancy? A guide to how the Allurion Program relates to pregnancy, its safety profile, and timing.
Gastric Balloon and Type 2 Diabetes — The Effect Based on Clinical Data
How does the Allurion gastric balloon contribute to type 2 diabetes management? Effects on blood sugar, HbA1c, and insulin resistance, based on clinical data.
Exercise Guide After a Gastric Balloon — When and How?
When can you start exercising after an Allurion gastric balloon? Which movements are safe? A week-by-week program based on clinical data.
How Much Weight Can You Lose With a Gastric Balloon? Clinical Data
How much weight can you lose with a gastric balloon? Clinical weight loss data from studies of 1,770 patients, 522 patients, and 571 patients, plus one-year follow-up results.
Gastric Balloon Preparation: What to Do Beforehand
What should you do before your gastric balloon appointment? Preparation steps, the consultation with your physician, lab tests, and the appointment-day protocol.
Nutrition Guide After a Gastric Balloon — Week by Week
How should you eat after a gastric balloon is placed? A week-by-week nutrition guide from day one through week 16, the foods you are allowed, and what to watch out for.
Current Options in Obesity Treatment — A 2026 Comparison
Obesity treatment options in 2026: an evidence-based comparison of GLP-1 medications, the swallowable gastric balloon, bariatric surgery, and lifestyle interventions.
Is Allurion Banned? FDA Approval and Current Status 2026
Has the Allurion gastric balloon been banned? The truth behind the news that surfaced in late 2025, the February 2026 FDA PMA approval, and the current legal status in Türkiye.
What Happens When You Stop Ozempic and GLP-1? Weight Regain Data
Do you regain weight after stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro? The data, based on an 18-RCT meta-analysis and a BMJ 2026 review.
Gastric Balloon Prices 2026 — How Much, and What Determines It?
How much do gastric balloon prices cost in Türkiye in 2026? The factors that affect the price of the Allurion swallowable gastric balloon and what is included in the program.
Gastric Balloon Risks and Side Effects — Data from 200,000+ Patients
What are the risks of a gastric balloon? Allurion's safety profile and contraindications according to data from 200,000+ global placements and clinical studies.
Swallowable Gastric Balloon Program: 2026 Comprehensive Guide
What is a swallowable gastric balloon, how does it work, and who is it for? Clinical data on FDA PMA approved Allurion and up-to-date 2026 information.
Obesity in Türkiye: 2026 TÜİK Data and Trends
2026 data on obesity rates in Türkiye, the country's place in the European ranking, and new approaches to weight management.
What Is a Swallowable Gastric Balloon? A Comprehensive 2026 Guide
How does the Allurion swallowable gastric balloon work? Up-to-date information on the endoscopy-free placement, the 16-week program, and clinical outcomes.