Re: Is there anything out there for sex drives?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu Sep 30 13:09:24 2004
Hi...
I wasn't looking for anything to increase my sex drive, but I use
progesterone cream to help keep my endo problems at bay. It has greatly
increased my sex drive. I use a brand called Progonol (which is higher
in dosage than most like Progestacare). I believe you cannot use it if
you are already taking other hormones or if you are on Lupron.
Melanie
At Thu, 30 Sep 2004, Amy wrote:
>
>I have heard the new P&G drug is supposed to be comparable to Viagra for
>men, but don't know anything else. I have recently seen some
>commercials for Avlimil, which is herbal and supposed to help with sex
>drive and libido. I have not tried it myself (I also have pretty much
>no sex drive) but did look it up on the Internet and it is kind of
>expensive. (6 months is $99 on the site I looked at-don't remember the
>link but just search for avlimil on Google or Yahoo). It also read that
>they recommend being on it for several months before you determine if is
>helping or not. I have considering asking my OB/Gyn what he thinks
>about it or if he has heard anything, but haven't had a chance yet. I'm
>sure there are probably other herbs that could help too. I am not
>against alternative meds, but am a little leery about them since they
>are not regulated, nor really studied.
>
>If you think of it, post back on the forum after your Doctor's visit and
>let us know what he said or recommended. I am curious to see what the
>doctors recommend for this problem.
>
>Hang in there!
>Hugs!
>Amy Meyer
>
>At Wed, 29 Sep 2004, Rachelle wrote:
>>
>>Help!
>>
>>I have had Endo for about 4 years. I have had one lap in 2001. Four
>>months later I became pregnant with my daughter. About 7 month after my
>>daughter was born, the pain came back full strength as if I never had a
>>lap or a child. Ever since then I have had no sex drive. I know that
>>Endo messes with your hormons and I have pain most of the time when I
>>have sex, but is there something I can do or take to give me my sex
>>drive back? It have been almost two years and my poor husband has been
>>so understanding, but I am tired of it. I want to feel like myself
>>again.
>>
>>Proctor & Gamble is about to release a new drug, Intrinsa, which is
>>intended for women suffering from a loss of sexual desire as a result of
>>medical or surgical menopause. The drug is being developed as a skin
>>patch containing testosterone, a hormone that affects sexual desire in
>>women. Does anyone know anything about this new drug or have any other
>>ideas? I am going to see another Dr. for a second opinion on the 6th,
>>so I want to be prepared as much as I can about my options. Thanks for
>>any replys.
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