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Suggest Medication To Improve Libido Of A Woman

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Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015
Question: i thought there was a pill to improve a womans sex drive.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes sildenafil or tadalfil can help,need evaluation for exact cause

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

5-PDE inhibitor group of medicines which are normally used in male erectile dysfunction can also be used in female sex problem.It has shown effects in improving sex drive in many females.
This medicine can cause headache and some disturbance in heart/blood pressure. It should be taken after physical examination and check up of cardiac system if patient's age is more than 40.

There is also need to search for cause of reduced sex drive.
It may be hormonal problem. Lack of testosterone and thyroid can also cause such problem. In that case hormone supplementation needed under medical supervision depending on cause.

Depression or stressful life is also responsible for lack of sex drive. In that case antidepressant like bupropion can help.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Suggest Medication To Improve Libido Of A Woman

Brief Answer: Yes sildenafil or tadalfil can help,need evaluation for exact cause Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. 5-PDE inhibitor group of medicines which are normally used in male erectile dysfunction can also be used in female sex problem.It has shown effects in improving sex drive in many females. This medicine can cause headache and some disturbance in heart/blood pressure. It should be taken after physical examination and check up of cardiac system if patient's age is more than 40. There is also need to search for cause of reduced sex drive. It may be hormonal problem. Lack of testosterone and thyroid can also cause such problem. In that case hormone supplementation needed under medical supervision depending on cause. Depression or stressful life is also responsible for lack of sex drive. In that case antidepressant like bupropion can help. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.