Viagra for women, more and more are turning to the impotence drug
Joanne Dorman had a hysterectomy eight years ago. She now takes Viagra and says sex with her husband is 'fabulous.'
November 4, 1998
Web posted at: 3:26 p.m. EST (2026 GMT) From Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen
ATLANTA (CNN) -- The popular impotence drug for men, Viagra, has been on the market for seven months. But now, thousands of women with sexual problems are also taking the little blue pill.
According the Pfizer, the drug's manufacturer, Viagra has been prescribed for some 150,000 women.
They include Joanne Dorman who had a hysterectomy eight years ago, an operation that some doctors say can lead to a decreased interest in sex.
"It was more of a job or a task, not a pleasurable event," she said.
But after taking Viagra, she says sex with her husband is a lot better.
"It's fabulous, it's fabulous. It's an enjoyable moment in our life."
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.
Pfizer researcher Dr. Irwin Goldstein said he and his colleagues at Boston University Medical Center have not done a Viagra study with women, but says they have prescribed the drug to some 50 female patients. He said it has worked for most of them.
"It has shown evidence of enhanced lubrication, less pain, more arousal, less problems with orgasm," Goldstein said.
The Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved Viagra for women, but doctors can prescribe it for both sexes.
Goldstein said there's no reason to think the side effects, such as headaches and temporary visual problems, will be any different than in men. Viagra for men and woman can be deadly of taken with heart medicine containing nitrates.
According the Pfizer, the drug's manufacturer, Viagra has been prescribed for some 150,000 women
Currently, there is no definitive research on Viagra and women.
Bioethicist Arthur Caplan, who as been a consultant to Pfizer, said it's not yet safe for women to take.
"While I think it's worth exploring whether Viagra might be beneficial to women, it's absolutely not time to be prescribing it to women," he said.
Bur Dorman disagrees.
"I think that if we want to continue to have a caring, family-oriented relationship amongst couples, there are women who have needs that must be addressed as equally as their male counterparts," she said.
It will be next year before Pfizer releases its results of studies with women and Viagra. Meanwhile, other pharmaceutical companies are investigating other treatments for women with sexual problems.
2006-07-21 09:35:06
·
answer #1
·
answered by SammyD 3
·
0⤊
3⤋
When the word Viagra comes up, most people think of that little blue pill made especially for male erectile dysfunctions. This is true but however there are Viagra for women also. I'm not talking about a brand derived from the makers of the male version here, nope. I'm talking about comparable female Viagra versions tailored specifically for women.
Ever since the 80's men have had the privilege of having their sexual issues catered to in the form of various sexual enhancement drugs. Meanwhile women were left in the cold as if they had no sexual dysfunctions at all or as if their sexual issues were insignificant. What most people don't realize is that women suffer from more sexual dysfunctions then men do. In fact, women's sexual problems have many different causes and can be more complicated.
Most women will experience periods in their life were their libido will be low or completely gone. Experiencing this is normal because there are many factors that can come to play in a women's life. These factors can include hormonal changes such as post pregnancy and pre menstrual, illnesses, physical, psychological, emotional such as stress, and so on. If your sexual problems are making you uncomfortable you should not be afraid to get help. Depending on what the problem is there are some great Viagra for women alternatives available.
http://www.rx-afford.com
http://www.low-cost-viagra.net
2014-03-23 09:51:47
·
answer #2
·
answered by Anonymous
·
1⤊
3⤋
Viagra is something designed for men(The blue pill for treating Erectile Dysfunction). Ladygra is a Pink pill, specially for women. Lady Viagra is the medication which is used for the management of sexual problems in women, particularly FSD or Female sexual disorder. The major and active ingredient of this drug is Sildenafil citrate. This medication is very effective for the females who are not able to enjoy the sexual pleasure in bed and for the women in post-menopausal period. It is reported that this drug improves sensations during physical intercourse gaining orgasm. Lady Viagra is a very powerful medication and it works within 45 minutes of oral administration because it is absorbed very fast in the body. it is available at the strength of 100mg.
2014-07-13 20:07:59
·
answer #3
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋
You should not use Viagra if you are allergic to sildenafil.
Do not take Viagra if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking Viagra with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
http://www.integritypharmax.com/viagra.php
2014-08-09 00:59:28
·
answer #4
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋
When people hear the word Viagra, most of them would think of a pill that would help in improving sexual dysfunction in men but there are female Viagra pills or capsules,also there are certain creams that claim to have the same effects. They are referred to as female Viagra cream. Cream, pill or capsules, they all act as libido boosters. you can easily get them to online pharmacy websites
http://waniwani.acconsthost.com
2014-07-25 21:29:07
·
answer #5
·
answered by antigon 1
·
0⤊
0⤋
Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. To solve the erectile dysfunction i suggest to check this natural method https://tr.im/sT1Ay .
Erectile dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise, stress and mental health problems can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes erectile dysfunction. For instance, a minor physical problem that slows your sexual response may cause anxiety about maintaining an erection. The resulting anxiety can lead to or worsen erectile dysfunction.
2015-01-28 07:44:18
·
answer #6
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋
Viagra increases the levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) in the corpus cavernosum of the body. It leads to increase in blood inflow and better erection. However, it will not cause an erection if there is no sexual desire and no activation of the Nitric Oxide/cGMP system at all. Hepatic enzymes metabolize Viagra and both the liver and kidneys excrete it. There may be a delay in its absorption if one takes it with a high fat meal. It may slightly mute the net effect, as the plasma concentration will come down. Viagra made the men aware of their sexual health, enlightened them on one of the most common sexual health problems of the males, erectile dysfunction. Viagra therefore should definitely be credited of letting the men folk know and care more than ever before about their sexual health. Viagra has given a new dimension to our perception about sex and sexuality.
2014-08-31 06:25:14
·
answer #7
·
answered by Ranbeer 2
·
4⤊
0⤋
Viagra is not only for male importance and erectile dysfunction but also there is a female Viagra to raise their sexual desire which can easy be available in online pharmacy such as
Http://pharmaso.specialaccphhost.com
http://waniwani.acconsthost.com
http:viagracle.com
2014-07-23 08:46:04
·
answer #8
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋
Viagra isn't authorized or suggested to be used in ladies. Consequently, Viagra should not be taken by women under any conditions. Until it is tolerated by them in little dosages for those people who are vulnerable towards the ramifications of Viagra it furthermore not suggested for males more than sixty-five years. It's usually recommended prior to starting the consumption of Viagra to consult doctor.
2014-07-17 12:35:25
·
answer #9
·
answered by Anonymous
·
0⤊
0⤋
yes viagra or Sildenafil Citrate work for woman as well as men ,actually there is no any different between (woman) pink and (men) blue tabs they are both Sildenafil Citrate
2014-06-21 00:32:13
·
answer #10
·
answered by Anonymous
·
1⤊
3⤋