Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Viagra for women - Is it enough?

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German drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim accidentally discovered Viagra for women. The company is originally doing research on Anti depressants. But, clinical trials provided surprise results. The drug actually increased sexual urge.

Business week published an article on Viagra for women. Read it.
According the Pfizer, the drug's manufacturer, Viagra has been prescribed for some 150,000 women.

Female sexual dysfunction is characterized by a lack of desire, arousal and orgasm. Hypertension, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, thyroid disorders, neurological diseases and autoimmune disorders like lupus can all contribute to a woman's lack of sexual desire. But, Women's lack of sexual desire is mainly attributed to psychological reasons instead of physical reasons.

Viagra works for both men and women by increasing the blood flow to the genitals. Women need this blood flow, just as men do, to achieve sexual arousal. But, psychological aspect is need to be addressed through the advice of psychiatrist or sexologist.

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