Viagra for women is still very much a disputable issue

What is Viagra?

Viagra and Revatio are the names for the drug chemically knownas sildenafil citrate. This substance inhibits specific enzyme in the body,responsible for the blood flow in the penis. Because of that, the drug is usedto treat erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil has become standard treatment for erectiledysfunction, no matter what have caused it in the first place.

Other indications for the treatment with Viagra include:pulmonary hypertension and altitude sickness. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare disease and Viagrahas been confirmed as effective therapy for this purpose as well. The sameenzyme is present both in the lungs and sildenafil can affect this specificarea and lead to relief, without interfering with any other process in the body.Mountain climbers may use sildenafil to prevent or to treat high altitudepulmonary edema. People engaged in sports professionally also use sildenafil,believing that it will improve their performance by enhancing the blood flow inthe muscles.

Viagra in Women

Viagra is medication designed to help men suffering from erectiledysfunction. This drug is clearly stated it is not to be used in children underthe age of 18 and women. However, there are certain claims that Viagra actuallyworks for women too.

As the matter of fact, this drug was researches for use inwomen because the scientists didn’t know if it will work on them as well. The samemechanism of work could be good for women too and enhance their sexualexcitement. In the study, women have reported that their enjoyment, satisfactionand frequency of sexual fantasies improved with the use of Viagra. Frequency oftheir orgasms was also much better than before. Problem with Viagra were thefear of adverse effects, but also headaches and vision problems in some of thewomen involved in the study.

Another study dealt with women who had hysterectomy, cancer survivorsand those using anti-depressant medications. In all of them, Viagra seems to havestimulated their arousal and sex life by improving the blood flow through sexorgans.

Doctors may not rely on these studies. Most of them willtell you that no one actually knows what can turn on the woman or how come herdesire is not the same every day. Women are still advised to use mind-bodytechniques, therapy and involve their partners, rather than to reach for the drugs for their sexual problems. Although Viagra can look as the solution, it is notthe long term treatment.