Can Women Also Use Viagra?

Viagra which is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction in men can also be taken by women to improve performance problems. This drug however, cannot be used for psychological or emotional inability to have sex in the case of women; rather it is used to stimulate an arousal response in women who have had sex without problems in past times, but have begun to experience the problems of arousal. It helps improve arousal by increasing blood flow to the genital area, lubrication, improved sensation and orgasms.

The problem from lack of arousal in females is similar to that in men, in that there is no blood flow in the genitals. This however, is where the similarities end, as women not only feel a lack of excitement, but the sensitivity in the nipples and lower region is no longer experienced. In addition, the vagina is not able to produce fluids for lubrication causing pain during sexual intercourse.

Antidepressants are well known to cause sexual dysfunction in both men and women, which can be treated with Viagra. The drug not only helps women improve their sex lives, it also reduces menstrual pain; this double advantage according to research does not have side effects. A lot of speculation has tried to link Viagra and fertility treatments, but to no avail. The drug helps improve sexual satisfaction during intercourse. There are a couple of reasons why women who have had no problems during sexual intercourse in the past, begin to experience such.

  • Excessive stress might be one of the reasons why it seems impossible for a woman to perform in the bedroom. It is necessary to take time off to determine which area is causing stress while at the same time detoxing to relive said stress, before taking a pill.
  • Emotional changes such as relationships ending, pregnancy or menopause can cause arousal problems. These types of changes are psychological, and as such it is not always necessary to take Viagra.
  • Biological problems can pose a huge hindrance in sexual arousal. This could be as a result of aging or other issues. Taking Viagra is well recommended in this instance.
  • Health conditions such as diabetes can change the arousal response in a woman. Managing health conditions, keeping a healthy weight by eating right and exercising can also help with arousal, in addition to getting a prescription of Viagra from the doctor.

While sildenafil can be taken by women as well, there is another drug Addyi also termed female Viagra, created for the purpose of treating “hypoactive sexual disorder”. This drug might have a series of side effects, such as dizziness, high blood pressure and fainting, and as such Viagra should only be taken when prescribed by the doctor. Medicine should never be taken with alcohol to prevent a different sort of reaction from occurring, and other methods should be tried before taking Viagra. A doctor might prescribe stimulation creams, hormones, a sex therapist, clitoris stimulation before choosing to put the patient on Viagra.

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