Addyi

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Addyi DermFx improve women’s sex drive

Addyi, also known as the “little pink pill,” is a prescription medication that can improve women’s sex drive by optimizing the body’s natural hormone levels. As you age, hormonal changes can affect your quality of life, and in some cases, these changes can affect your intimate relationships.

At DermFx, we have helped thousands of patients improve their sexual health with customizable treatments. Our talented team is well known for innovative, personalized treatments that can improve the way you feel about your body.

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About Addyi

Addyi works by increasing your body’s hormone levels (dopamine and norepinephrine) to increase feelings of sexual desire. (1) The treatment can stimulate increased satisfaction in intimate relationships. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a condition that affects women’s sex drive, leading to a low interest in sexual activities that can cause distress and affect the quality of life for premenopausal women. (2) The condition can lead to vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, increased stress, and intimacy issues. With Addyi, we can help you improve your sex drive with lasting results.

Menopause

Menopause is a condition that occurs when a woman has not had her period for one year. It is marked by chronic estrogen and/or progesterone decline that can impact sexual desire, skin quality, mood, and mental clarity. The period before menopause (perimenopause) can result in irregular periods, spotting, and hot flashes. Although this typically begins in the mid to late 40s, some women experience symptoms as early as their 30s. With Addyi, we can rebalance some of the body’s hormone levels to help you improve your quality of life and improve intimacy in your physical relationships as a result.

Benefits

Addyi has several benefits, including:

  • Improved sexual function: You can enjoy improved sexual satisfaction and desire after the treatment.
  • More satisfying sexual relationships: Many patients find that increasing their sexual desire can also improve their intimate relationships.
  • FDA-approval: The well-tolerated treatment is FDA-approved to address hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).
  • Minimal downtime: The treatment can take a few weeks to take effect in some patients.
  • Nonsurgical, noninvasive: You can enhance your sexual health without incisions or surgical scars.
  • Improved sexual desire: You can enjoy improved desire by rebalancing your body’s dopamine levels.
  • Improved self-esteem: Many patients feel more confident after receiving treatment.

Candidates

Suitable candidates for Addyi are often experiencing low interest in sexual activities that lead to distress or impact their relationships in some way. You will need to be in good overall health without any conditions–such as liver issues–that could affect the way your treatment interacts with your system.

Candidates with Addyi will need to be prepared to lead a healthy lifestyle, limit alcohol consumption, and prioritize self-care. Eating healthy meals, exercising regularly, staying hydrated, and getting adequate rest is important for your treatment to support your body and mental health.

Consultation

During your consultation, we will discuss your medical history and the current medications you take. We will ask about your symptoms, and you will need to come prepared to answer questions about physical intimacy. If you have a preexisting liver condition, we may recommend a different treatment.

We will also discuss your lifestyle. If you recently experienced changes such as marriage or childbirth, it is not uncommon for situational factors to affect your sexual desire. (4,5) Before prescribing medications, we will consider all factors to ensure you receive the best treatment possible. If you have additional concerns and/or aesthetic goals, we can recommend other treatments to help you address them.

To learn more about additional treatments that we can combine with Addyi, see the blog!

Preparation

To prepare to take Addyi, you will need to stop drinking alcohol 2-3 hours before since alcohol can increase your risks of side effects. To prepare, you will need to avoid alcohol and possibly make adjustments to your current medication regimen as per your professional’s advice. We will also discuss the dosage of Addyi with you based on your situation and medical history.

Results

After taking Addyi, you can enjoy improvements in your sex drive shortly afterward. Some patients may experience more gradual improvements in sexual desire, pleasure, and intimacy. Many patients report the return of sexual fantasies as well. Addyi can help intimate experiences improve, and self-esteem can increase as a result. As you continue taking the medication, you can notice continuous improvements in how you feel.

The length of your treatment will depend on your symptoms. If you do have a chronic imbalance, you can stay on the medication long-term to maintain your results. We encourage you to discuss how you are feeling with our team after starting the medication. We can adjust your medication accordingly throughout the process. If, after 8 weeks, you have not experienced an improvement in your situation, we will discontinue it. (3)

Corresponding Procedures

Hormonal changes that cause a decrease in sex drive can also affect one’s appearance. If you are starting to notice fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity, we can recommend facial treatments to help you achieve a smoother, more youthful look.

Injectables

Injectables restore natural-looking volume to your skin without an overfilled appearance. As you age, volume loss is a common concern. It can result in wrinkles that affect your perceived age and the way you feel about yourself. With injectables, we can improve your self-esteem and provide long-lasting and natural-looking volume to the skin for a smoother, more radiant appearance. Injectables can help you achieve plumper cheeks, smoother skin, and even brighter eyes by addressing under-eye hollows that make you appear tired. Some injectables also stimulate collagen production to renew your skin over time.

Laser Treatments

With laser treatments, we can gently administer gentle laser energy into your skin to improve collagen levels. We offer several different types of laser and light energy treatments to address different skin concerns. Whether you have fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, or hyperpigmentation, we can improve the tone and texture of your skin for lasting radiance. The lasers can cause your skin to contract, and we can perform a series to gradually improve the appearance of your skin over time, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother appearance.

Wrinkle Relaxers

Wrinkle relaxers reduce repetitive muscle movements that wear on the skin and cause fine lines and wrinkles to form. We can administer them directly into the muscle to temporarily relax it. When you smile or make a facial expression, you can enjoy fewer fine lines and wrinkles with a natural appearance; your face will not appear to be frozen. We offer several different types of wrinkle relaxers, depending on your skin type, the location of the fine lines, and the look you would like to achieve.

The Cost of Addyi in Orange County

The cost of your treatment will depend on whether you need additional treatments to achieve your aesthetic goals. We can provide an all-inclusive quote if you need additional treatments to improve your well-being. We are also excited to offer a DermFx rewards program where patients can earn points and use them to redeem free treatments!

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FAQ

Are there any risks to taking Addyi?

Addyi may not be a good fit for you if you have a history of liver issues. Some patients also experience dizziness, fatigue, or nausea after taking the medication.

Is Addyi effective right away?

This varies depending on your medical history. Some patients need to take the medication for several weeks to achieve results. Others may experience results sooner after taking the medication.

Can I combine Addyi with other treatments?

We can recommend additional treatments based on your goals during your consultation.

References

  1. A.B.M. Kamrul-Hasan, Mohammad Abdul Hannan, Muhammad Shah Alam, et al. Role of flibanserin in managing hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine. 2024;103(25):e38592-e38592. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000038592
  2. Pachano Pesantez GS, Clayton AH. Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Among Women: General Considerations and Pharmacological Options. FOCUS. 2021;19(1):39-45. doi:https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20200039
  3. English C, Muhleisen A, Rey JA. Flibanserin (Addyi): The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder in Premenopausal Women. Pharmacy and Therapeutics. 2017;42(4):237. Accessed October 19, 2024. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5358680/
  4. Van Anders SM, Herbenick D, Brotto LA, Harris EA, Chadwick SB. The Heteronormativity Theory of Low Sexual Desire in Women Partnered with Men. Archives of Sexual Behavior. 2021;51(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-021-02100-x
  5. Tavares IM, Schlagintweit HE, Nobre PJ, Rosen NO. Sexual well-being and perceived stress in couples transitioning to parenthood: A dyadic analysis. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology. 2019;19(3):198-208. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2019.07.004