Comments on: Testosterone Patch May Kick-Start Sex Drive in Women

By: virginia hatchett

virginia hatchett — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:28 +0000

as close to bioidenic hormones as one can get naturally, at kokoro.com. My sister swears by this stuff. It is progesterone from yams, but it is the only brand that can be called bioidenic, I’m gunna give it a shot later.

By: virginia hatchett

virginia hatchett — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:57:22 +0000

I’m 22 years into bipolar condition and treated with several medicines. When I use my testosterone cream 3 times a week I have desire and can orgasm. Without it there is no desire or satisfaction. Yes I have hair growth but I would rather have satisfying sex once a week than go for months, I do use a vibrator to orgasm, but if I didn’t use the cream I wouldn’t orgasm.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:44:11 +0000

I am 49 yrs old and do not use a tetosterone patch. I have searched for help for years and lived with a belief that I was hopeless. About a year ago I read an article by a Dr. on post menopause. She suggested L-Arganine. Well, I thought why not. Guess what? It helped. I couldn’t find anything that said it was harmful. Ask your Dr. and try it. Why not. If you felt like I did, Any improvement was welcomed. I went from never, to weekly. May not be as effective for everyone, but something was better than nothing for me.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:51:04 +0000

First let me say thank-you for the article, its about time some products to help women with their “sexual problems” due to early hysterectomies (mine was done at the age of 23 yrs old) and other situations. You turn on the T.V. and see you all the products for just men and its time for Doctors to help make the transition easier for us women. Im almost 45 yrs old now and noticed my libido is dead – dont think nothing can raise those feelings again till i read this short article. I will be making an appointment to my gyno ASAP. Again thank you for this information.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:23:58 +0000

I had a total hysterectomy and about 3 years later had the chance to be in a clinical trial for the Intrinsa patch. (I and my husband noticed my sex drive had drastically decreased). I loved the results! Yes, a lot of the feeling is from your mind/brain, but the physical receptors need to work also. After the study was “unblinded” I found out I was on the lowest dose, and I was very happy about that. That study was about 8 years ago and I have been patiently waiting for FDA approval in the U.S. so I can get it here.

By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:35:15 +0000

I would love to try this new patch I had a hyst. 7 yrs. ago and my sex life has gone down the drain. the only problem is I already have the brest problems of inlarged glands and would this be a problem for me then? It’s not cancer but I am getting checked with Mamagrams every 6 months now. would this make them grow and maybe turn into cancer? Would I be able to afford them if it didn’t turn them into cancer. My insurance is really bad it doesn’t cover a lot of the meds. I need to take already. I need a med. for Medapose right now but can’t afford it now with my insurance is this new patch affordable or is it priced high along with the other meds.?

By: anne

anne — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:29:47 +0000

I am 41 and have been having testosterone pellets inserted (during an normal office visit) and they last for 3-4 months depending on how much your body uses – they are wonderful as long as you stay on schedule I am a completely different person – NORMAL not the emotional mess that I was. $300.00 every 3 months isurance does not cover. but worth the money for sure!!!

By: ilene

ilene — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:25:04 +0000

I have been on testosterone since my hysterectomy in 2002. I use the cream prescribed by my gyn…did not know about the patch..and have loved the results!! VERY affectlive. Check with your doc !!!

By: SHERI

SHERI — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:14:56 +0000

i had a friend who was put on testosterone for a reason other than libido, but it spiked her libido toward me in a very uncomfortable way and our friendship has never been the same. i tmade me feel creepy. so don’t be so hasty about this innovation.

By: Theresa Tamkins

Theresa Tamkins — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:46:07 +0000

Hi Ada, I'm an editor at Health.com and just wanted to say thank you for commenting on this story. We can't give medical advice, but we do have a ton of great content on sex drive and low libido, in addition to a list of other articles and Web sites that might be helpful. Take care, Theresa