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Movember is the month-long men's health campaign that runs every November, when men grow a mustache to start conversations about prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. It's also the right month to stop writing off the extra weight, the fading energy, and the thinning hair as just part of getting older. Studies have shown that men tend to live about five years less than women on average, and much of that gap comes down to issues that are easier to fix when caught early. Excess weight is one of the biggest, and it's where GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation.
You know the guy. He hasn't seen a doctor since the physical he needed for a job in 2014. His knee has been "fine" for three years. He's 30 pounds heavier than he was at his wedding, tired all the time, blames it on work, and has quietly started wearing a hat more often. If you ask him how he's doing, the answer is "good," and the conversation is over.
Maybe you're married to that guy. Maybe you are that guy. Either way, November is the perfect time to do something about it, and a mustache turns out to be a surprisingly good place to start.
Movember started in 2003 with a handful of friends in Australia who decided to bring the mustache back for a month and raise a little money for men's health while they were at it. It has since grown into a global movement that has funded more than a thousand men's health projects, focused on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men's mental health.
The mustache is really just an icebreaker. When someone asks about the new handlebar, you explain why you grew it, and suddenly two people are talking about men's health who weren't earlier. Can't grow one? That’s okay! Another way you can be apart of the movement is, Movember's "Move" challenge. It encourages you to walk or run 60 kilometers over the month, one kilometer for each of the 60 men the world loses to suicide every hour.
It's not that men don't care. In a Cleveland Clinic survey, nearly two thirds of men said they put off going to the doctor as long as they can, and almost three quarters said they'd rather do household chores than see their primary care provider. Chores. Over a 20-minute appointment.
Some of it is the "I'm fine" reflex. Some of itis not wanting to hear bad news. And a lot of it is that nobody ever told men what to watch for, so constant fatigue, low drive, a growing waistline and hair that's thinning at the temples get filed under "getting older" and never get mentioned to anyone. Here's the thing, most of those are connected, and most of them are treatable.
More than 4 in 10 American men are considered obese, and most of them have never talked to a provider about it. Weight is tangled up with nearly everything else on the men's health list. It raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and sleep apnea, it drags down testosterone, and it's also a big reason so many men feel wiped out by 3 p.m. Losing even 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can move blood pressure, blood sugar and energy in the right direction.
This is where GLP-1 medications come in. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide work by reducing appetite and slowing how fast your stomach empties, so you feel full sooner and stay full longer. For a lot of men, that's the first time the constant background noise of hunger goes quiet. Weight loss programs and online clinics still skew heavily toward women, which means plenty of men who would do well on a GLP-1 simply never ask. Consider this your invitation.
The men who get the best results treat the medication as a tool, not a shortcut. By eating plenty of protein so they hold on to muscle as the fat comes off, lift weights a couple of times a week, and let the GLP-1 quiet the hunger that willpower alone never could.
Testosterone naturally drifts down over time, a little each year after your 30s, and for most men that's a slow and quiet change. But for some, it drops enough to cause real symptoms such as: fatigue that sleep doesn't fix, less interest in sex, trouble building or keeping muscle, extra weight around the middle, a shorter fuse and a mood that just feels flat.
The tricky part is that every one of those symptoms can have another cause, including poor sleep, stress, thyroid issues or, very often, excess weight itself. Carrying extra body fat lowers testosterone and losing that weight tends to bring it back up, which is one more reason a GLP-1 conversation and a testosterone conversation often happen in the same appointment. Guidelines say low testosterone should be diagnosed with both symptoms and a morning blood test, confirmed with a second test, before anyone starts treatment. If the numbers back it up, testosterone replacement therapy is an option, and your provider will walk you through the trade-offs and monitoring that come with it.
If you're going to ask about it, go in with specifics. "I've been exhausted for six months and I've lost interest in things I used to love" gets you a lot further than "I think my T might below."
Hair loss hits about half of men by age 50, and for alot of guys it starts much earlier. It's genetic, it's hormonal, and no amount of shampoo is going to change that. The good news is that it's one of the most treatable things on this list, as long as you start before the hair is gone rather than after.
The prescription options your provider may bring up include finasteride, which blocks the hormone that shrinks hair follicles, and minoxidil, which helps follicles stay in their growing phase longer. When your prescriber writes for a strength or topical combination that isn't commercially made, that's something we can prepare for you. Give any treatment at least four to six months before you judge it.
If it's been more than a year, start with a regular checkup. Blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar are the big three, because high numbers in any of them rarely feel like anything until they've done damage, and all three improve with weight loss.
Next up is prostate health. The American Cancer Society recommends that men at average risk start discussing prostate cancer screening with their provider at 50, and closer to 45 for men at higher risk, such as those with a father or brother who had prostate cancer. It's a discussion, not an automatic test, and it's far less of an ordeal than most men imagine. For younger men, testicular cancer deserves attention, since it most often shows up between ages 20 and 40. Learn what's normal for your body, and if anything changes, get it checked instead of waiting.
Movember talks openly about men's mental health because men are far less likely to reach out when they're struggling. If a man in your life has gone quiet, pulled back or seems to be running on empty, ask him how he's really doing, and then wait for the actual answer. Sometimes a short text that says "you've seemed off lately, want to grab lunch?" is the opening he needed.
And if you're the one running on empty, talking to your provider is a perfectly normal place to start. You can also call or text 988 any time to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Grow the mustache, even a bad one. Walk your 60 kilometers. Book the checkup you've been avoiding, and if the weight has been the thing, you keep meaning to deal with, start your GLP-1 conversation this month instead of in January with everyone else. If you're a partner, you have our permission to make the appointment and simply tell him when it is. It works more often than you'd think.
The Pharmacy Place is an independent compounding pharmacy at 2035 Commerce Dr N in Peachtree City, Georgia, licensed in 30 states. Our GLP-1 program is built for men and women. Choosing either: Semaglutide, starting at $139 a month, or Tirzepatide, starting at $179 a month, then completing a short online health assessment for a licensed provider to review. If approved, we'll compound your medication in-house and ship it to your door for free, with no membership fees and no hidden fees. Your consultation with a licensed provider is included.
We can also fill or transfer your other prescriptions, and when your prescriber writes for a strength or form that isn't commercially made, from hormone therapy to hair loss treatments, we can prepare it for you. Start your weight loss consultation online in a few minutes. No mustache required.
What is Movember?: Movember is an annual campaign held every November where men grow mustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health, with a focus on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. It began in Australia in 2003 and is now a global movement.
Do GLP-1 medications work for men?: Yes. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide help reduce appetite and slow stomach emptying in men and women alike. Men often lose weight quickly on them, and because excess weight lowers testosterone, losing it can also improve energy, mood and sex drive. A licensed provider determines whether a GLP-1 is appropriate for you.
What are the signs of low testosterone?: Common signs include ongoing fatigue, low sex drive, difficulty building muscle, weight gain around the middle, low mood and irritability. Because these symptoms have many possible causes, including excess weight, low testosterone should be confirmed with a morning blood test, repeated on a second day, before treatment is considered.
When should men start prostate cancer screening?: The American Cancer Society recommends men at average risk discuss screening with their provider at age 50.
Can hair loss be treated?: Yes, especially when treatment starts early. Prescription options include finasteride and minoxidil, which can be used separately or together, and a compounding pharmacy can prepare custom strengths or topical combinations when a prescriber requests them. Results typically take four to six months.
How do I get started on a GLP-1 at The Pharmacy Place?: Choose between either Semaglutide or Tirzepatide on our website, complete a brief online health assessment, and a licensed provider reviews it. If approved, your medication is compounded in-house and shipped free to your door. There are no membership or consultation fees.
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Follow the directions on your prescription label and talk with a licensed healthcare provider before starting or changing any medication. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality.
Sources
Movember Foundation, About Movember
Cleveland Clinic, MENtion It survey, 2019
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Life expectancy and adult obesity prevalence in the United States
Endocrine Society, Testosterone Therapy in Men With Hypogonadism clinical practice guideline
American Academy of Dermatology, Hair loss: Who gets andcauses
American Cancer Society, Recommendations for Prostate Cancer Early Detection
