Day3cat
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My wife is past 50. Is there any peptide out there that has a reputation for helping older women with libido?
Any peptide options for boosting libido in women over 50?
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PT-141 or a melanotan will likely be suggested, but the side effects probably won't sit well with her, and for many women the benefits range from slight to nonexistent.
It isn't a peptide, yet TRT is by far the most effective option for boosting libido, and at her age she likely requires it. Bloodwork will confirm that and let her make informed choices about adding exogenous TRT.
It isn't a peptide, yet TRT is by far the most effective option for boosting libido, and at her age she likely requires it. Bloodwork will confirm that and let her make informed choices about adding exogenous TRT.
mybodyisasewer
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+1 for the bloodwork. Since you're posting in this space, step 1 is to get a blood draw, and in most cases that means paying out of pocket, specifically for a hormone panel. If you'd rather be handed the answer directly, search "personalabs" and expect to spend 100 or 200 on a complete hormone workup, the exact amount depending on how deep you want to dig.
After the results come back, you could run them through AI to get feedback, share them in this thread, or go the nuclear route and book an appointment with your doctor.
Bro science says the move is to only test testosterone and estrogen, then run steroids and PT-141.
After the results come back, you could run them through AI to get feedback, share them in this thread, or go the nuclear route and book an appointment with your doctor.
Bro science says the move is to only test testosterone and estrogen, then run steroids and PT-141.
Make sure to have your hormone levels tested. A better route would be to find a Facebook group focused on BHRT, then look through its posts for local doctors who genuinely understand how to address hormone deficiencies. If you're fortunate, you might locate a provider who accepts insurance. If not, telehealth services such as Defy and Midi, among numerous others, can assist—though they tend to cost more—or you could consult a functional medicine doctor.
5byfive
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Following the birth of our daughter, my wife went through a lot of problems. Once everything had been checked and a few other approaches had been tried, her doctor suggested Vyleesi (which is PT-141). The results were good — really good, actually — but the side effects were terrible. The dose is 2.5mg and you can't go lower. We got some PT-141. Started at .5mg. Didn't do anything but minimal sides. Then we went up to 1.25mg. That worked well, maybe not quite as atrong as the 2.5mg, but still really good and sides were light. Sides are supposed to improve after you use it a couple times. So I would recommend starting low just for exposure if nothing else and working up over a couple weeks.
rkbleddyn
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Sure, that would be HRT—though it isn't a peptide. From what I can tell, no peptide is likely to make much of a difference. What she ought to do is get a complete hormone panel so they can see where her levels stand, then look into HRT. Beyond libido, it helps with plenty of other things too—bone density, general mood, body composition. In my wife's case, she uses the pellets. When she's on them, I'm a lot happier, lol.
lastresort
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1. Get Sex and the City playing
2. Sing along to a cupcakke song.
2. Sing along to a cupcakke song.
Gt3294a
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I agree with this. It strikes me as strange that virtually every man I know these days is using TRT, while the fact that a lot of women could get an equivalent treatment is not widely recognized. In my view, plenty of doctors are way behind on this when it comes to women. That's just what I've noticed as a husband, anyway. And the bone density problem is genuine. My mother has lost 2 inches in height by now and is having a really hard time with the kinds of issues that probably could have been handled much better decades ago.
Because of the flawed 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, which stirred up overstated and inaccurate fears about HRT risks, an entire generation of women was deprived of HRT's advantages. Meanwhile, an entire generation of physicians never received training in managing menopause.
At present, women along with some clinicians are attempting to make up for lost time, yet locating practitioners who have the proper training and are ready to write prescriptions remains a struggle for women.
In the USA, AndroGel (testosterone gel) is viewed as off-label when used by women; should a woman secure a prescriber, she must portion out 1/10th of the contents from packets that are produced and marketed for men. (I believe Australia offers a product formulated for women.)
The situation is not a simple one, and the person who ought to be researching it is her. Still, I'm wondering: is boosting her sex drive something she wants, or are you the one pushing for it? Over the years I've come across many threads about this, and more often than not it's the husband who initiates while the wife feels indifferent or has no desire for it. Progress is slow and the process is draining, and quick wins are unlikely, particularly given her age, which is why she needs to take the lead and work through it alongside her doctor, with your backing of course.
Day3cat
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She asked me to research it, and she'd rather take a pill.
FarmgirlRebel
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Beyond looking at HRT...mitochondrial support is another area that might help.
NAD+, MOTS-c, SS-31 and Methylene Blue could be worth looking into.
Hormones and libido can take a hard hit from systemic inflammation, so BPC/KPV/GHKcu may offer support there as well...
NAD+, MOTS-c, SS-31 and Methylene Blue could be worth looking into.
Hormones and libido can take a hard hit from systemic inflammation, so BPC/KPV/GHKcu may offer support there as well...
quicksilver80
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Peps aside, a bit of housework might do it. Cooking something nice. Then some marvin gaye on the speakers? Or barry white? Lol
Sadly, there is no easy answer here. A drop in her sex drive may stem from many different causes, and it's worth stressing that reduced libido tends to be a symptom sitting downstream of deeper problems, which may be either physical or mental. No single pill will resolve it on its own. Like others have said, get labs done first, then work through her hormonal concerns step by step, beginning with progesterone and estrogen. After that, testosterone if it turns out to be necessary. Strongly suggest talking with a doctor.
FunkyOtter
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Yes. Fortunately, specialty doctors and clinics that handle this kind of thing exist these days. That said, in my area at least, the majority of them operate on a private pay basis, so avoid getting pulled into services you don't actually require. Get bloodwork done, pay attention to what your body tells you. What feels optimal varies from person to person when it comes to the levels of various things.
When it comes to genuinely increasing desire, my earlier recommendation still stands. That said, if she simply wants something to experiment with, oxytocin is another route worth considering. I haven't personally used it, but because it acts on emotional connection, I've come across reports that it can produce really enjoyable cuddling, and for women that may create the mental groundwork for greater physical closeness. It's something the two of you could explore together.
https://pep-pedia.org/peptides/oxytocin