What Exactly Is PT-141?
PT-141 is a type of synthetic peptide, which is a string of amino acids that are linked by peptide bonds. In the mid-1900s, scientists discovered the vital role peptides play in regulating body functions, including healing, immunity, hunger, and sexual desire.
Researchers began specifically exploring PT-141 for its ability to trigger the production of melanin. What they found instead surprised them – instead of a tan, the test subjects had an intense increase in sexual arousal.
After years of research, PT-141 (bremelanotide) was given FDA approval in 2019 for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women. Today, PT-141 is successfully used off-label in men for erectile dysfunction.