Patients want to talk about sexual dysfunction problem with physicians, but often fail to do so thinking its a embarrassing topic, or there is no treatment available. Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a serious problem in the United Kingdom, and unfortunately often goes untreated. Female sexual dysfunction problem includes pain during sex, decreased sexual desire, arousal problem.

Causes

Causes of female sexual dysfunction includes physiologic and psychological problems, anything from partnership problem and depression, diabetes, side effect of some medicine, heart disease, excessive alcohol, hormonal disorders, fall of testosterone level in body. Testosterone is produced in ovaries, so levels can drop if ovaries are removed or not functioning properly. Medication used to treat high blood pressure, cancer may also cause female sexual dysfunction.

How to treat Female Sexual Dysfunction?

Women who suffer from vaginal dryness are recommended to use lubricants during intercourse. Vaginal cream and sexual lubrications are available for dryness problem. Some doctors recommend that women use Kegel exercises, which help to develop the muscles around the outer portion of the vagina that are involved in pleasurable sensations. Testosterone replacement patch Intrinsa patch (Testosterone patch) is the most effective treatment for female sexual dysfunction treatment.

The use of intrinsa patches has demonstrated to be of significant benefit to women suffering from female sexual dysfunction. The patches release small amount of testosterone to increase woman’s sexual desire. It constantly releases small amount of testosterone into the bloodstream through skin.

Who can use Intrinsa Patches?

Do not use Intrinsa patches (Testosterone Patches) if

• You are allergic to testosterone or any other content of intrinsa patches

• You are suffering from heart diseases

• You are having cancer

• You are having diabetes

• Breast-feeding

• You are likely to become pregnant as it may cause harm to the unborn baby

Intrinsa patches are not meant for use in children.

How to use Intrinsa Patches

The intrinsa patch is applied on dry, clean skin on the lower abdomen. The same place should not be used again for atleast next 7 days. A new patch should be applied every 3 to 4 days and replaced with a new one in a different place.

Intrinsa patches are available in packs 2, 4, 8 and 24 patches.

Intrinsa patches need some time to show effects. The effect will be seen in a month or more after you start using intrinsa patches. If after 4 to 6 months there is no effect, you should consult your doctor for treatment review.

Side effects of Intrinsa patches

Like all other medicines, Intrinsa patches can cause side effects although not everyone gets them.

Following are the common side effects:

• Hair loss

• Increase in amount of hair on the chin or upper lips

• Voice deepening or hoarseness

• Increased acne

• Skin reaction at the site of application such as redness, rashes, irritation and itching

If any of the side effects mentioned above gets serious consult your doctor immediately.

Psychological counseling can also play an important part in treating women with sexual problems.