Protocol
HSDD Treatment Options
Curated from
Mary Claire HaverFDA-approved options Haver discusses for hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Assembled by Cited from Mary Claire Haver's recorded recommendations across multiple sources. It is not an ordered program and was not created or endorsed by them — it's our grouping of what they've said on the record.
Components
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In a protocol
Consider testosterone therapy for HSDD; benefits may include libido, bone/muscle maintenance, mood, and well-being.
“if you have hypoactive sexual desire disorder, I'm going to have a conversation
UW▶ 34:40DosagePhysiologic doses; serum level not above ~100, never above 200CaveatsUnwanted hair growth, scalp hair loss, clitoromegaly, irreversible voice deepening at high dosesCertaintyexplicitrecommendationTestosterone for libido (and other benefits) -
In a protocol
Addyi is an FDA-approved daily pill for libido that stimulates dopamine; also somewhat sedating.
“Addi is a pill you take every day
UW▶ 36:36DosageDaily, taken at bedtimeCaveatsCauses sleepinessCertaintyexplicitrecommendationDaily pill stimulating dopamine -
In a protocol
Vyleesi is an FDA-approved on-demand injection for libido that releases melanocortin stimulating dopamine.
“Vilesi is an injection
UW▶ 37:00DosageInject ~45 minutes before activityCaveatsLess popular—anticipation issueCertaintyexplicitrecommendationOn-demand injection ~45 min before activity