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Does Viagra work for women?
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Since its launch in 1998, Viagraź has revolutionized the treatment of impotence in men and has become as much a household name as Aspirin and Prozac. Although the success of Viagraź for the treatment of male impotence has been well documented, very little is known about the effects of Viagra on women. However, A recent study found the effects of Viagra on women were largely positive and beneficial.
A research team funded by Pfizer Inc, the manufacturer of Viagra, and led by Dr Jennifer Berman at the University of California - Los Angeles Medical Center, found that the effects of Viagra on women were positive and beneficial in the majority of participants in the study.
Results of the Study on the Effects of Viagra on Women
The placebo-controlled study involved 202 women, half of whom received a placebo. The women who participated in the study had to have had a hysterectomy or be post-menopausal, and generally be receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Their ages ranged from 30 to 71 with an average age of about 51.
The research team focussed on two major areas. Firstly, whether there was any change in sensation in the vagina, labia, or clitoris during intercourse or stimulation after taking Viagra or the placebo. And secondly, whether intercourse and/or foreplay was more pleasant and satisfying after taking Viagra or the placebo.
The effects of Viagra on women in the group who were given the real thing were very encouraging.
Women with Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (or FSAD) found the
effects of Viagra most beneficial.
FSAD is defined as the
inability to achieve or progress through the "normal" stages of
sexual arousal.
FSAD is often characterized by physical symptoms like lack of
blood flow to the genitals and lack of natural lubrication.
The effects of Viagra on women who have Hypoactive Sexual Desire
Disorder (or HSDD) was minimal.
HSDD is characterized by a total
lack of interest, or an aversion to sexual overtures, stimulation
and sexual activity.
This suggests that women with FSAD, which is typified by physical symptoms, can be helped by taking Viagra. However, Viagra is unlikely to benefit women with HSDD, who are more likely to have an underlying emotional or psychological problem.
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