Experts claim that millions of British women suffer from low libido and discomfort during sex, drug companies claim four in ten women have low libido, in a hope that the millions they have spent on finding effective solutions won’t be wasted. One study favored by the drugs companies calculated that 43 per cent of women have problems with sex, or female sexual dysfunction (FSD) as it’s known.

Because of the huge popularity of the male sexual dysfunction drug Viagra which is worth $500 million (£316m) in sales every year, the drug companies what to also capitalize on sexual dysfunction in women, with some companies looking at how to target blood flow, others the hormones or chemicals that affect mood. Currently available for women is a testosterone patch which can be prescribed to boost low libido called Intrinsa, other treatments currently waiting to be licensed include an anti-depressant-type drug that affects the feel-good brain chemical serotonin and one containing the hormone DHEA that the body can turn into testosterone.

However some people in the medical profession believe drugs may not be the answer, currently the effectiveness of some of these treatments is in question, as well as what they claim to do, with some people finding the quite misleading. Critics of the treatments say that, researchers and pharmaceutical companies are accused of ‘medicalising’ female sexual problems in order to sell drugs.

It’s not just men who have sexual dysfunction women too can also have problems when it comes to having sex. The most common problem for women is having a low sexual desire which is also known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which is when a woman finds it hard or is unable to become sexually aroused. Unlike other sexual problems such as painful sex or the inability to orgasm the cause of HSDD is not always known.

For example there are medical reasons as to why some women can find sex painful, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression. These can be easily treated so you can continue to have an active, fulfilling sex life despite suffering from these medical conditions.

For those women who suffer from HSDD you can now try a new treatment called Intrinsa which has been developed to increase sexual desire, basically it’s a patch similar to one used to stop smoking, and it is worn on the skin and releases small amounts of testosterone into your bloodstream on a time delay through absorption.

Since the arrival of Viagra on the market talking about men’s sexual dysfunction is not the taboo subject it once was, and now it is much more widely known about and much more widely discussed about however the same cannot be said yet of women’s sexual dysfunction problems. Sex is a natural part of being a women, however as it is with men the body can be ‘upset’ by a number of different causes that make sex either painful, hard to orgasm, or just not make you want it at all.

There are a number of medical reasons why as a wan you feel unable to have sex or do not get any satisfaction from it, these include: diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression, now you can take drugs to combat the medical problems, however many women are still left with some form of sexual dysfunction.

However there are available on the market now, wither online, from your pharmacist or your doctor medication that can be taken to combat the sexual problems you suffer from. Intrinsa for example is a great medication if you are a female suffering from low sexual desire, it is a patch (much like a smoking patch) that is worn on the skin and releases small amounts of testosterone into your bloodstream on a time delay through absorption. You will then be able to feel more sexually aroused something which you may not have felt in a long time.

For many a sexual problem or sexual dysfunction can cause a struggle in a relationship, and can often lead to greater problems down the line if not dealt with as soon as possible. Sexual dysfunction refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity, the response cycle consists of four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

There are a number of things that can cause sexual dysfunction, they can be either physical or psychological and can normally be treated with either some understanding of the problem, a lifestyle change or medication such as Viagra.

Some physical causes of sexual dysfunction include: diabetes, heart and vascular (blood vessel) disease, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, chronic diseases such as kidney or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse. Also certain medications can also have an effect such as antidepressants. People also suffering from psychological problems which stem from work-related stress and anxiety, concern about sexual performance, marital or relationship problems, depression, feelings of guilt, and the effects of a past sexual trauma can have a huge effect on them.

It’s not only just men who suffer from sexual dysfunction, women do to, although in men there is physical side that can be seen with women its harder to see.  Low sexual desire is a common problem in women how with recent technical advance this can now be treated with Intrinsa, which is a patch worn on the skin that releases small amounts of testosterone into the bloodstream to increase sexual desire.

Gone are the days where couples and individuals did without sex because they suffered from impotence, premature ejaculation or low sexual desire. Now there are a wide range of drugs available for people to aid in the bedroom department, it is also a lot easier for people who suffer from the aforementioned problems to know speak to specialists and discuss treatments without the embarrassment and discomfort previously felt.

One of the biggest selling drugs for one of the main sexual problems is Viagra which is used to treat impotence, the ‘little blue pill’ has been highly publicised as an effective treatment.

Other drugs include Priligy which has only recently been available to treat premature ejaculation, until now there has not really been a suitable treatment.

Women also suffer from sexual problems as well such as low sexual desire which is also known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). A new treatment called Intrinsa has been developed to increase sexual desire, it’s a patch that is worn on the skin and releases small amounts of testosterone into your bloodstream on a time delay through absorption.

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Since the introduction of Viagra for men scientists have struggled to come up with a female alternative to increase a woman’s sexual arousal but have made little progress, however the company behind Viagra now claim to have developed a drug to do just that.

Pfizer which make the infamous sexual dysfunction drug have published details of research that could lead to a new drug to enhance female arousal, which will be a great relief for the thousands of women that suffer.

The reason it has taken so long to come close to develop anything close is that sexual problems are more complex in women than in men which has made the development of treatments more difficult. Some of the problems women can suffer from such as a lack of desire, emotional or mental health problems and physical change can mean sexual intercourse is unpleasant for them.

The drug which is so far called UK-414,495 acts to increase sexual arousal and will not affect desire, mood, or emotional problems, the lead researcher in the project Chris Wayman said: “Now we are beginning to establish the pathways involved in sexual arousal scientists may be able to find ways of helping women who would like to overcome female sexual arousal disorder.”

However, Pfizer will not develop the drug and has said the chemical may not work in the same way in humans. Mr Wayman added: “While the particular chemical compound studied in this research did not prove appropriate for further development, the implications of the research could lead to the development of a product in future, although Pfizer has no current plans to develop medicines for female sexual arousal dysfunction.”