The new approval of this peptide means it will become more well-known for improving sexual desire in BOTH men and women.
While men with sexual dysfunction or erectile dysfunction have had medical options, such as Viagra, for more than 20 years, women haven’t been as fortunate. Experts believe the availability of more pharmacological options, like Vyleesi, is a step in the right direction for a problem that impacts the quality of life of many women. The research and clinical studies may indicate that women’s sexual health is becoming more of a priority.
The new medication works in a completely different way from Viagra. Viagra works on the mechanics of sex by dilating the blood vessels that provide blood flow to the penis. It is more of a sexual performance medicine, while Vyleesi is considered a sexual desire treatment.
The mechanism of action of Vyleesi involves helping to activate internal pathways in the brain involved in the body’s normal sexual responses of arousal and drive. Women who have HSDD have an imbalance of neurotransmitter (chemical messengers) activity in the brain, resulting in low sexual desire. Vyleesi is believed to act on certain neurotransmitters, called melanocortins, to help improve sexual desire.
Vyleesi is used at home as an injection into the thigh or abdomen at least 45 minutes before sexual activity. However, the best time to use it will be based patient's experiences they experience the duration of benefit and any side effects.
Vyleesi should not be used more than once within a 24 hour period. Patients should not exceed eight doses per month.
In women, sexual arousal has been experienced in a varied range of minutes to weeks. It has also been shown to be effective in treating sexual dysfunction in women. Additionally, it does not act upon the vascular system and there is no alcohol consumption restriction.
Nausea is the most common side effect of Vyleesi, though a cup of coffee right before the injection has been shown to lessen the nausea.
The good news is Vyleesi doesn’t have to be taken daily, so women can decide if the nausea is worth it. Other common side effects include injection site reaction, flushing, fatigue, headache, vomiting, dizziness, cough, and nasal congestion.
Contraindications: Vyleesi can also cause a temporary increase in blood pressure. Because of this, women with heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure shouldn’t take the medicine.
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