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Why Not Viagra?
After eight years of testing Viagra’s effects on women, Pfizer gave up explaining that clinical tests results did not justify trying to obtain the FDA’s approval.
Viagra treats men’s erectile function by intensifying blood flow towards the genitals. Male erectile dysfunctions have physical causes rather than psychical ones, that’s way Viagra can’t “restore function” for all women. FSD is considered an emotional problem in most cases, doctors explain.
Viagra comes in doses of 50mg and 100mg. It is recommended to begin with a dosage of 25 to 50mg, even though doctors may reduce the dose in aged patients who suffer from acute liver disease or renal failure. Lower dose is suggested for patients taking Ketoconazole or Erythromycin by prescription also. Doctors must take into consideration how Viagra metabolizes in each subject when they decide the initial dosage. Patients are advised not to administrate Viagra with any form of nitroglycerin because the result can be death. Stay away from this drug if you’re taking nitrates.
Viagra and other similar drugs can help women who have lubrification difficulties (the medicine will increase blood flow to the female genitals improving lubrification). These pills do not guarantee any help for 43% of women who either suffer from disorders of desire or orgasmic dysfunction.
The conclusion of several tests including one made by Pifizer was not in favor of women. They all reported Viagra does not improve FSD. An independent study revealed Viagra produces some improvements in arousal and satisfaction but only for women who have physically based sexual disorders.
Safety and efficacy of sildenafil in
postmenopausal women with sexual dysfunction
The first pilot study detailing the efficacy of sildenafil in women with sexual disorders was published in March 1999. The subjects were 33 women over the age of 43. The conclusions are reproduced below:
- Good news: Viagra was well-tolerated by all postmenopausal women having sexual dysfunction.
- Bad news: even though the drug has shown some progress in a few cases, Viagra didn’t produce significant improvements in sexual function for these women.
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Preliminary study - sildenafil and FSD
[Read Article] (March, 1999)
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It’s a proven fact female sexual disorders are more complex and diverse than men’s. Although seven years have passed since Viagra has been approved as a treatment for male erectile dysfunction, no medication for women with sexual dysfunctions can be found on the market.
A study made by the University of Chicago on 1,750 women revealed that 43% of those aged between 18 and 59 suffer from chronic sexual dysfunction, 32% did not want sex and 25% did not have orgasms. A fifth admitted sex is unpleasant for them.
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