PT-141 Bremelanotide for Sexual Enhancement in Men and Women

PT-141 Bremelanotide, as an injection, is FDA-approved to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women, but the peptide’s affect was originally discovered in men. While researching a drug to darken skin, researchers noticed that men got spontaneous erections.

Studies on intranasal administration of PT-141 reported the spray may have the same impact as the injection.

An article published in The Journal Nature on the effect of PT-141 nasal spray in with ED and men without ED, showed the effects of PT-141 nasal were “clinically significant”. Both study groups achieved erections when using the PT-141. Depending on physician’s recommendation, bottle may contain up to 8 doses.

What Is PT-141?

PT-141 is an agonist at melanocortin receptors. This means it activates the receptors, causing a response. Melanocortin receptors control sexual function, impact appetite, and immunity, among other physiologic actions.

PT-141 offers promise treating sexual dysfunction in men and women who do not have success with the PDE5 inhibitors Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) or can’t take sildenafil or tadalafil for health reasons.  Dr. Birken does prescribe both the injectable form as well as the nasal form that has both PT-141 and low dose sildenafil for men and women.

How PT-141 Works

PT-141 is a peptide drug that affects neurotransmitters in the brain called melanocortins. It is not known exactly how PT-141 can cause erections in men and increase women’s libido and sexual satisfaction.

What Is the Difference Between PT-141 And Cialis And Viagra?

PT-141’s main works in the brain, while Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil) essentially impact blood vessels.

 

For more information, contact the office at 281-419-3231 and press option 2 or email at info@drbirken.com