Bremelanotide (Vylessi)
Bremelanotide is an injection used to help increase sexual desire for premenopausal women.
How bremelanotide works
Bremelanotide works by activating the melanocortin receptors in the brain that control mood and thinking. This in turn helps improve a woman’s sexual desire only if it has diminished. It is important to note that this medication only works if a woman had sexual desire before perimenopause started and lost interest such as absence of sexual fantasies, thoughts, or desire for sexual activity.
Potential benefits of bremelanotide for menopause
- Improvement in sexual desire
- Helps with psychological well-being
