Publisher's Synopsis
Sildenafil (Viagra) treats erectile dysfunction in men. In the United States, two drugs are approved to treat low libido in women. Some people call these drugs "Viagra for women." Gender and sexuality exist in the spectrum. This article will use the terms "male," "female," or both, to refer to sexual relations that occur at birth. Click here to learn more. Viagra is the trade name for a drug called sildenafil, which treats erectile dysfunction in men. Sildenafil can also treat pulmonary arterial hypertension in a person of any gender. About 10% of women have low sex drive. Some may take Trusted Source Viagra, without the label, to treat a condition, once called a "deceptive sexual desire," but is now known as a "female nausea / disorder" (FSIAD). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two drugs - flibanserin (Addyi) and bremelanotide (Vyleesi) - to combat the low appetite or arousal of women. However, both are approved for use only in menopause.
