About Intrinsa Patches
What is Intrinsa?
Intrinsa is a new treatment patch for use in women suffering from Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, also known as HSDD. The testosterone in Intrinsa is the same hormone as that produced naturally in men and women.
The treatment is delivered using a transdermal patch, applied to the skin of the lower abdomen, which constantly releases small amounts of testosterone that is absorbed through your skin into the bloodstream. Each patch contains 8.4 mg of testosterone, releasing 300 micrograms over a 24 hour period. The Intrinsa patch must be changed every 3 to 4 days.
Intrinsa is intended for use by women up to the age of 60 years who:
- have a low sexual desire which is causing distress or concern, and
- have had both of their ovaries removed, and
- have had their womb removed (hysterectomy), and
- are receiving estrogen therapy.
It may take longer than one month for you to notice an improvement. If you have not experienced a positive effect of Intrinsa within 3-6 months, you should inform your doctor, who will suggest that treatment be discontinued.
How does Intrinsa Work?
Decreases in testosterone levels in women have been associated with low sexual desire, reduced sexual arousal and reduced sexual thoughts. All of these problems can cause personal distress or relationship difficulties. By introducing testosterone through an Intrinsa patch, increased levels of testosterone can lead to a normalisation of sexual desire. It should be borne in mind that the application of Intrinsa will not have an immediate effect. It may take up to one month before you notice an improvement. If there has been no positive effect from using Intrinsa within 3 to 6 months, use of the product should be discontinued.
Possible Side effects
Like all medicines, Intrinsa can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor immediately:
- if you experience hair loss, enlargement of the clitoris, an increase in the amount of hair on the chin or upper lip, voice deepening or hoarseness, although these side effects may be mild. They are usually reversible if Intrinsa treatment is discontinued. You should self assess for increased acne, increased hair growth on your face, loss of hair, deepening of your voice or enlargement of your clitoris, which all could be signs of adverse effects of testosterone, which is the active substance in Intrinsa.
- if you notice any skin reactions at the site of application such as redness, oedema, or blistering. In case of severe application site reaction, the treatment should be discontinued.
- Service Coming Soon: Intrinsa Patches will soon be available through, the UK’s No.1 source of treatment and information for sexual dysfunction
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