Intrinsa Testosterone Patches
What purpose does it serve?
Intrinsa Patches serve Women who have had their womb and both of their ovaries removed surgically, which causes surgically-induced menopause, tend to suffer from low sex drive or hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Women should also take Estrogen Replacement Therapy, also referred to as HRT.
How does it function?
The sex hormone, testosterone, that is produced naturally in men and women is the same active ingredient that is in Intrinsa Patches.
Large amounts of the female sex hormone estrogen, is produced by the ovaries. In women, testosterone, also known as an androgen is produced in small amounts by the ovaries.
The absence of libido can lead to personal distress; as a result difficulties in relationships become evident. When women have their ovaries removed, this produces less testosterone and estrogen. As a result, this can cause a decrease in sexual desire, reduced sexual thoughts and arousal. This condition is called hypoactive sexual desire disorder or HSDD.
Libido in women can be restored by administering testosterone replacement therapy, which would help the natural testosterone levels to return to normal.
Testosterone is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream, when the Intrinsa patches are applied. These patches must be used twice a week nonstop.
Is Intrinsa Patch for Everyone?
Women who are taking estrogen hormone replacement therapy or HRT and who are age 60 and below, who are experiencing surgically induced menopause, in other words, their womb and both of their ovaries have been removed, are able to use the patch Intrinsa to treat their low sexual desire disorder.
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Instructions on how to use Intrinsa Patches
Apply only one patch to the lower abdomen; the area must be a healthy spot on the skin that is clean, hairless, and dry. Do not apply the patch to the bottom or the breast. Carefully follow the instructions in the brochure that comes with the patches. Do not use creams, powders, or lotions on your skin before you put on the patch; the patch will not stick to the skin.
You will use only 2 patches per week; so you will need to change the patch every 3 to 4 days. One patch will stay on the skin for 3 days and the other patch will stay on for 4 days. You must decide which 2 days per week you will change your patch. Writing down the days that you will change the patch might be a good idea; you could write this on your medication box. For instance, if you start using the Intrinsa Patch on a Saturday, Tuesday will be the day to change your patch.
In order to avoid any irritating the skin, after removing the old patch and disposing of it safely, place each new patch in a different spot of the skin on the lower abdomen. Be sure not to overlap the use of the Intrinsa with the use of the estrogen patch if you are using both of them at the same time.
You should be able to bathe, exercise, or shower while using the Intrinsa Patch, but you must cover it with clothing when you are sun tanning. If you are unable to remove a patch at any time, re-apply it by firmly pressing it against your skin or replace it with a new patch. You can continue to change your patches on the days that you normally do.
If I forget to change my patch, what can I do?
You might have to remove a patch in less than 3 or 4 days of having used it, if you forget to remove it. If you should forget to replace the patch on our change patch day, remove it as soon as you can, place the new patch on, and continue with your normal routine of the days that you change our patches. Going back to your normal routine of changing the patch on your selected days, will help you to remember to replace them.
Caution!
Women who use Intrinsa patches must see their physician within 3 to 6 months after beginning the treatment and subsequently every 6 months. You may not notice any change in your libido immediately after beginning the use of the patches.
Side effects that may be apparent from using Intrinsa patches like acne, hair loss, change in the tone of your voice, an increase in the size of your clitoris, and increased facial hair growth. Consult your physician if you should experience one or all of these side effects, and if your skin becomes irritated from the use of the patch. You will need to be aware of signs of these changes during your Intrinsa treatment.
Have your blood pressure and weight checked regularly by your physician if you suffer from heart disease or high blood pressure
Exercise caution if the following occurs:
* Kidney disease
* Hypertension or high blood pressure
* Excessive facial or body hair growth
* Liver disease
* Hoarseness or deepening of the voice, large clitoris, hair loss
* Heart disease
* Diabetes
* Adult acne
Do not use in the following cases:
* Pregnancy
* Breastfeeding
* Women who have had or have breast cancer
* Women who have been prescribed Premarin, or conjugated equine estrogen
* Women experiencing natural menopause—who still have their uterus and ovaries
* Women who are experiencing any type of cancer caused by female hormone estrogen
Consult your physician if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Intrinsa. You should not use this treatment if you are allergic.
Stop using the treatment and consult your physician or the pharmacist immediately, if you experience an allergic reaction to the treatment.
Treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Before you use any type of medication, always consult your physician about your pregnancy. Some medications must be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Nevertheless, there are some medicines that you can use while breastfeeding or when you are pregnant, as long as they fully benefit the mother and there is no risk to the unborn baby.
Always seek the advice of your physician before starting any medication, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not use this treatment.
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Side effects of Intrinsa
All side effects from medicines do not affect each person in the same way. The side effects mentioned below does not affect all users of Intrinsa, although there are several side effects mentioned here.
* Breast pain
* Migraine
* Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
* Double vision
* Palpitations
* Increased appetite
* Skin irritation with the use of the patch
* Increased facial hair growth
* Hair loss
* Enlarged clitoris
* Vaginal itching or burning
* Acne
* Deep voice
* Increase in weight
* Dry mouth
* Excessive sweating
* Anxiety
* Nasal congestion
The manufacturer may not have reported all the side effects of Intrinsa to be included among the ones listed above.
Be sure to read the information that is included with this treatment or consult your physician or the pharmacist if you are concerned about health risks related to Intrinsa.
Does Intrinsa have an effect on other medicines?
If you are already on the Intrinsa treatment, talk with your doctor or your pharmacist to ensure the safe combination of the different medicines. Before you start your Intrinsa treatment, you must let your physician know what kind of medicines if any, that you are taking, whether they are prescribed or bought over the counter, including herbal medicines.
If you are taking warfarin, nicoumalone or phenindione you will need to have your blood clotting time—INR—monitored more frequently. This should be predominantly measured after you start or stop the testosterone treatment. Testosterone may increase the anti-blood-clotting effects of anticoagulants.
After you start the treatment with the medicine, your dose of insulin or ant diabetic tables may need to be reduced, if you have diabetes.
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