Ultimately, Viagra is not intended for women and, according to the company that made the medication, shouldn’t be tried by them. There have been very few actual studies done on the effects of Viagra on women so the actual danger that this medication could potentially cause is unknown. While it’s true that we don’t actually know what will happen if women take Viagra, it’s not recommended for women and it could be dangerous. Due to the introduction of Lovegra and its generic form (which we’ll get into more detail about in the next section), there has been little need to research the effects of either drug on the opposite sex for which it’s intended. It’s generally recommended that you follow the directions on these medications and don’t abuse them.
Despite the gender of the person taking this medication, the same side effects can be experienced, including headaches, flushed skin, indigestion, dizziness, or diarrhea. More severely, this medication can cause a heart attack or stroke. The rarer and severe erection-related side effects won’t affect women. As there aren’t many studies being done pertaining to the effects of Viagra on women, there’s no sure way to know what sort of negative effects might affect the women that choose to try this medication. There could be other side effects that only happen to women when they ingest this medication, like those pertaining to erection for men, but until more scientific research is done, there’s not a way to know. In both men and women, this medication can cause adverse effects when mixed with other erectile dysfunction medications, nitrate medications, and medications commonly used to treat sexually transmitted diseases.
Jennifer Berman said it's important for women to remember that this pill can't overcome mental and emotional barriers to a satisfying sex life.
"At this point, we can say that women with significant emotional or relationship problems and women that have desire problems related to their interest in being sexual might not be the best candidates," Jennifer Berman said. "It's for women who were satisfied with their sexual response at one point and now, for whatever medical reason, are no longer able to respond," she said.
Although sildenafil has been FDA-approved for men, physicians report prescribing it off-label to women, primarily for those with some sort of sexual dysfunction. For those with these types of diagnoses, many report experiencing burdensome personal distress or strained sexual relationships with their partner. And, after taking it, research has demonstrated that some users expressed greater sexual satisfaction, sexual arousal, sexual confidence, and less anxiety towards sexual activity. Yet, it has been noted that these positive effects may vary by dysfunction, and the person’s age. Outside of prescription medications though, there are non-medical treatments for sexual dysfunction, which can include practicing healthy lifestyle habits (e.g., adequate amounts of quality sleep, being physically active, reducing alcohol consumption), using lubricant, trying a device such as a vibrator, or speaking to a mental health professional that specializes in sex and relationships.
As it seems like your partner is interested in sildenafil solely for pleasure, it’s worth reiterating that health care providers and researchers have primarily monitored each drugs’ side effects only in those with some kind of sexual dysfunction. Thus, if your girlfriend doesn’t have a dysfunction, she may experience different or heightened side effects than those previously mentioned. As such, her health care provider may not recommend either drug for her.
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