PEPTIDE
Verified Peptide ReviewLast reviewed: 8 March 2026

Compound Profile · Sexual Health

PT-141

PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist approved in some jurisdictions for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.

LegalPrescriptionEvidenceEmergingHuman useApproved
6.8/ 10

Peptide Score

Evidence

7.2

Safety

6.8

Regulatory

7.2

Transparency

6.0

Quick verdict

Has an approved indication and clinical evidence base. Adverse-event profile is meaningful.

Reality check

What this isn't

  • Evidence base is early — long-term data limited
  • Side-effect profile not fully characterised
  • Educational only — not medical advice

Deep dive

Full PT-141 review

A selective melanocortin receptor agonist.

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