PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a melanocortin-based therapy that supports sexual desire and arousal by acting directly on the brain's pathways — not on blood flow or hormones. It is an option for women experiencing low libido or hypoactive sexual desire, including the dip in desire that can accompany perimenopause and menopause. Bremelanotide is the same active ingredient as Vyleesi®. Delivered as a discreet, on-demand subcutaneous injection, it is taken ahead of intimacy to help restore desire, responsiveness, and confidence.
Targets desire at the source: PT-141 activates melanocortin receptors in the brain to increase sexual desire and arousal — addressing low libido at its central, neurological root.
Non-hormonal: It works independently of estrogen and testosterone, making it an option for women who cannot or prefer not to use hormonal therapy.
Studied for premenopausal HSDD: Bremelanotide is studied for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, and is used to support desire through perimenopause and menopause.
On-demand dosing: Used as needed ahead of intimacy rather than daily.
Discreet, self-administered format: A small subcutaneous injection that is simple to self-administer at home.