Should You Take that ‘Little Pink Pill’?

Published August 28, 2015

Dr. Jen talks to The Epoch Times about the latest craze in female sexual health – Addy. Dubbed “the female viagra” and the “little pink pill” by the media, can it really live up to the hype?

Desire depends on complex, dynamic factors, and low libido in women can often be the proverbial tip of the iceberg—the symptom that’s most noticeable, but only a small piece of the whole issue.

Addyi (flibanserin), known as the “pink pill,” is the first-ever FDA-approved pharmaceutical for female libido. Although it’s been hailed the female version of Viagra, that comparison is not really apt: Viagra relaxes muscles and increases blood flow, whereas Addyi—which was developed from an antidepressant—acts solely on brain chemicals and is supposed to be taken daily rather than only when intimacy is wanted.

Read more from The Epoch Times:

Female Desire: What You Should Know

Before Reaching for the Pink Pill

What our clients say about us

*Results not typical. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your healthcare regimen. See our Full Disclaimer.

I've been a patient of Dr. Landa for the past 3 months. I came to see her because I have all the menopause symptoms that were really driving me nuts and my cholesterol was high, my blood pressure was high, I have the night sweats, I have the mood swings. And I have to tell you that after 3 months…Read More
I came to see Doctor Landa 3 months ago and she understood all the problems that I have been concerned with. I have been taking the bioidentical hormones for three months and my life has improved tremendously. I feel great and I highly recommend Dr. Landa. *Results not typical. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider…Read More
I came to see Dr. Jennifer Landa about 14 months ago. The bioidentical hormones have worked great for me! I have a lot more energy and feel younger than ever. I have several medications that I've stopped taking 8 months into the program. I used HCG to help with weight loss and altogether, I've lost 36 lbs. I feel great…Read More

Blog

April 24, 2024

Exploring the Combination of Semaglutide and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT): Is It Right for You?

Advances in medical treatments for weight management and hormonal imbalances have led to significant interest in drugs like semaglutide and approaches like bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). While each treatment […]