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Desire, treated as ordinary medicine.

An as-needed, self-injected prescription for low desire that troubles you, discussed privately with a provider.

As-needed penNot dailyRx only
From $59/moincludes provider care
BellaHealth. Bremelanotide pen
At a glance

Bremelanotide pen, in plain words.

What it is

Bremelanotide, a medication that acts on brain pathways involved in sexual desire.

How you take it

One injection under the skin at least 45 minutes beforehand. No more than one dose in 24 hours, or eight a month.

Who it’s for

Premenopausal women whose low desire is persistent, distressing and not explained by a relationship, a medication or another condition.

What to expect

A modest effect for some women and none for others. Nausea is common, especially the first time.

What to expect
Before you start

A proper history

Desire is shaped by hormones, stress, sleep, relationships and medication. Your provider asks about all of it, and checks your blood pressure history.

First dose

Try it at home first

Nausea affects around four in ten women and is usually worst with the first dose. Try it when you have nowhere to be.

The first two months

Is it helping?

Use it as needed and notice honestly whether anything changes. Your provider checks in with you.

After eight weeks

Keep it or stop

If it has not helped by now, stopping is the right call, and your provider can talk through other approaches.

Safety, said plainly

What it can do, and who it isn’t for.

A licensed provider reviews your full history before prescribing anything. This is a summary, not the full prescribing information.

Common side effects

  • Nausea, in around four in ten women
  • Flushing, headache or a reaction where you inject
  • A short-lived rise in blood pressure after each dose
  • Darkening of patches of skin or gums, more likely with frequent use, and it may not fade

Tell your provider, or it may not be for you, if

  • You have high blood pressure that is not controlled, or known heart disease
  • You are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
  • You take naltrexone by mouth
  • You have gone through menopause: it has not been shown to work after menopause
  • Sex is painful, which needs a different conversation first

Blood pressure. Bremelanotide briefly raises blood pressure and lowers heart rate after each dose. It is not for women with uncontrolled high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease.

The honest evidence position.

Bremelanotide is FDA-approved for premenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder. In trials the improvement over placebo was modest, and many women stopped because of nausea. It does not improve arousal or performance, and it is not right for everyone. Availability and price depend on your state and pharmacy and are confirmed before you pay.

Your plan

One price. Care included.

Your membership covers the provider visit, ongoing messaging and the medication where it is prescribed. No insurance needed, and you can cancel any time.

Bremelanotide pen$59/mo
  • Provider visit and review
  • Unlimited messaging with your care team
  • Medication shipped if prescribed
  • Cancel any time
See if it could suit me

Expected launch pricing. It can vary by state and pharmacy, and your final price is confirmed before you pay. Medication is included only where a provider prescribes it.

Questions

Is this confidential?

Completely. Your provider is the only person who sees your intake, and shipping is unmarked.

Is it a daily medication?

No. You use it only when you want to, and no more than eight times a month.

Will it definitely work?

No. The average benefit in trials was modest. Your provider will be honest about that, and about what else might help.

What if the cause is dryness or pain?

Then a different treatment fits better. Local estradiol treats dryness and discomfort, and new pain needs an in-person examination.

Keep exploring

Other treatments.

Shown for illustration. Prescription only. A licensed provider decides whether treatment is right for you. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. This page is general information, not medical advice, and reading it does not create a provider-patient relationship. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.

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