Options available for FSD treatment other than Intrinsa

At present Intrinsa Patches are the only medication approved for the treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD). However, at times a doctor may recommend you other treatments for FSD. Listed below are the options that your doctor may provide for FSD treatment.

• Lubricants - Women suffering from vaginal dryness may be prescribed lubricants by the doctor to ease sexual intercourse.

• Kegel exercises - Kegel exercises are often recommended by doctors for FSD treatment as these help in the development of vaginal muscles, which give out pleasurable sensations.

• Counselling - Since many experts feel that the cause of female sexual dysfunction is psychological in nature,counselling is quite often recommended by the doctors to women suffering from lack of sexual desire.

• Anti depressant medicines - To treat women suffering from depression or to ease their anxiety over sexual woes, many doctors recommend anti-depressants to their patients.

The above listed treatments were more popular until Intrinsa became available. Since the release of Intrinsa Patches most doctors prescribe the Intrinsa treatment to their patients as these patches treat the cause of FSD. Besides, in several clinical trials, Intrinsa Patches are proven to be a safe and effective treatment for women suffering from sexual dysfunctions.

Possible side effects of Intrinsa Patches

Like all other prescription medicines, Intrinsa Patches also come with certain side effects. However, most of Intrinsa side effects are mild to moderate and are not likely to affect everybody who uses the patch. To avoid any undue side effects of Intrinsa Patches always take it after consulting a doctor and in the prescribed dosage.

Some of the common side effects reported with the use of Intrinsa Patches are:

• Rash
• Irritation
• Itching
• Skin redness

Some rare side effects reported by women taking Intrinsa treatment are:

• Hair loss
• Acne
• Migraine
• Insomnia
• Hair growth on the chin or upper lip
• Enlargement of the clitoris
• Pain in breasts
• Weight gain
• Deep voice, or hoarseness

Please report to your doctor if you experience any of the above listed rare side effects of Intrinsa or if any of the side effects become bothersome. The above stated Intrinsa side effects are usually reversible if treatment is discontinued. These occur because testosterone is a male sex hormone and development of male characteristics could be an adverse reaction reported by some women.

How do Intrinsa Patches work

Earlier it was considered that the cause of FSD is mainly psychological, however recent researches have shown that a decline in the level of testosterone hormone is the chief cause of the decline of libido in women. FSD is more commonly reported in women who are undergoing stages in their life where they experience lot of hormonal changes in their body such as after delivering a child, after menopause and following hysterectomy. During these times the level of testosterone hormone dramatically declines causing a woman to experience lack of sexual desire

Intrinsa Patches aim at providing testosterone to the body externally so that it reaches up to the desired level in the body. Intrinsa Patches come in the form of a transparent oval-shaped patch about the size of an egg. The patch needs to be applied on the lower part of the abdomen. A slow and steady dose of testosterone hormone is released into the bloodstream through the patch via the skin. You need to change the patch twice weekly for the effect of the patch to continue. Over a period of a few weeks the level of testosterone in the body should reach the optimum level. Women taking Intrinsa treatment will therefore experience an increase in libido and thereby an improvement in relationship with her partner.