Viagra for Women?
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Viagra for Women?
Call me naive, but I've never heard of some of these "cures"--not to say that I had a need to research this issue mind you. However, because I (and I believe a lot of other women) assumed that scientific research and the medical community had just skipped over the female related side of the well known "Viagra", when I came across this article in a recent issue of Vogue on line, I was intrigued enough to investigate. It seems there are already drugs, devices, and surgery on the market to aid with "female dysfunction", i.e., HSDD (hypoactive sexual desire disorder) although some, quite frankly, sound frightening!
For instance, the article mentions a device named the Orgasmatron (I'm serious--read for yourself). Even more unbelievable is that this device or mechanism is implanted near the lower spine in order to deliver battery charged electrodes to increase "desire". However, the "shelf life" for this device is only "semi-permanent" and requires a measly $12,000.00 or so. More alarming--the side effects could include paralysis, infection, and incontinence. Hmmm . . . . doesn't sound too pleasant! Next on the chopping block we have Bremelanotide--an injection you give yourself to promote arousal--ouch!! It was first introduced as a nasal spray, but introducing the chemical in this manner caused an increase in blood pressure and was therefore halted. Lastly, there have also been various (as many as two million “off label” prescriptions for high dose testosterone pills, creams, gels, and ointments). It isn't hard to imagine that just the thought of these gimics and tactics would presumably "kill the moment".
All kidding aside, there is a genuine need for research in this area. The article mentions that premenopausal, postmenopausal, as well as other affected woman have physical issues in this regard. Not surprisingly, there are critics who take issue with women exhibiting HSDD--insinuating that women with HSDD have other issues--I'm only assuming he's speaking about mental health issues (like we haven't heard that before)--and that a drug isn’t always the answer. Noticably, that didn't stop the research or production in connection with generic viagra.
On a more positive note, however, there are actually two studies presently in the works that show promise. Flibanserin will be marketed to premenopausal women and LibiGel will target the postmenopausal crowd--whose levels of testosterone have significantly declined. Thereafter, if these studies are successful, the drugs will be marketed to younger women. As stated above, the current research in this regard is promising--however, caution should be taken.
Read the full article for more information.
Viagra for Women?
Call me naive, but I've never heard of some of these "cures"--not to say that I had a need to research this issue mind you. However, because I (and I believe a lot of other women) assumed that scientific research and the medical community had just skipped over the female related side of the well known "Viagra", when I came across this article in a recent issue of Vogue on line, I was intrigued enough to investigate. It seems there are already drugs, devices, and surgery on the market to aid with "female dysfunction", i.e., HSDD (hypoactive sexual desire disorder) although some, quite frankly, sound frightening!
For instance, the article mentions a device named the Orgasmatron (I'm serious--read for yourself). Even more unbelievable is that this device or mechanism is implanted near the lower spine in order to deliver battery charged electrodes to increase "desire". However, the "shelf life" for this device is only "semi-permanent" and requires a measly $12,000.00 or so. More alarming--the side effects could include paralysis, infection, and incontinence. Hmmm . . . . doesn't sound too pleasant! Next on the chopping block we have Bremelanotide--an injection you give yourself to promote arousal--ouch!! It was first introduced as a nasal spray, but introducing the chemical in this manner caused an increase in blood pressure and was therefore halted. Lastly, there have also been various (as many as two million “off label” prescriptions for high dose testosterone pills, creams, gels, and ointments). It isn't hard to imagine that just the thought of these gimics and tactics would presumably "kill the moment".
All kidding aside, there is a genuine need for research in this area. The article mentions that premenopausal, postmenopausal, as well as other affected woman have physical issues in this regard. Not surprisingly, there are critics who take issue with women exhibiting HSDD--insinuating that women with HSDD have other issues--I'm only assuming he's speaking about mental health issues (like we haven't heard that before)--and that a drug isn’t always the answer. Noticably, that didn't stop the research or production in connection with generic viagra.
On a more positive note, however, there are actually two studies presently in the works that show promise. Flibanserin will be marketed to premenopausal women and LibiGel will target the postmenopausal crowd--whose levels of testosterone have significantly declined. Thereafter, if these studies are successful, the drugs will be marketed to younger women. As stated above, the current research in this regard is promising--however, caution should be taken.
Read the full article for more information.