The desire in love is not always faithful to make sure that we set. And until recently, we had to do with it. For women it is often a source of suffering: the lack of desire is one of the leading causes of consultation with sexologists. Medicine has begun to show interest.
Viagra: not just for men?
For men, the arrival of Viagra has been the response to sexual problem No. 1: the difficulty in obtaining an erection. For women, the most often cited is the difficulty to achieve pleasure or desire. It seems that under certain conditions, Viagra can be answered too. A U.S. study has indeed shown that patients with sexual problems were related to the use of certain antidepressants saw their sex life improved when they took Viagra. The frequency of orgasms was increased and the time necessary to achieve decreased.
Testosterone: the male hormone that helps women
Testosterone, male hormone, but in small doses secreted by the ovaries, is also linked to desire. Postmenopausal women whose ovaries are inactive, are already using testosterone, but recently, a testosterone spray has shown some effectiveness for young women suffering from low libido. However, testosterone has serious side effects ranging from masculinization (increased hair, more serious voice, etc..) Increased risk of cancer. Better, therefore, do not rush on this solution before further studies ...
Antidepressants: the solution in neuroscience
Another potential solution, not yet market but reached the final stages of its development, is the action on the brain. In fact, sexual desire like other human emotions are triggered by the activity of our brain. As it is becoming better known, it is also becoming easier to control ... at least a pill that would create a desire by stimulating the secretion of certain neurotransmitters is currently under study.
Do not expect too much!
We must rejoice at the progress of science. Lack of desire may indeed cause great suffering in a life of woman and a married life. But even if the answer lies in a pill, we must learn to regard the treaty as a boost to overcome a problem ... Especially not a crutch to be used long term. First, because it is useful to learn how to manage periods "without" a couple, like all the difficulties of daily life. Secondly, because the fluctuations of desire, even harder to live, sometimes report events deeper it would be a pity to ignore.
Viagra: not just for men?
For men, the arrival of Viagra has been the response to sexual problem No. 1: the difficulty in obtaining an erection. For women, the most often cited is the difficulty to achieve pleasure or desire. It seems that under certain conditions, Viagra can be answered too. A U.S. study has indeed shown that patients with sexual problems were related to the use of certain antidepressants saw their sex life improved when they took Viagra. The frequency of orgasms was increased and the time necessary to achieve decreased.
Testosterone: the male hormone that helps women
Testosterone, male hormone, but in small doses secreted by the ovaries, is also linked to desire. Postmenopausal women whose ovaries are inactive, are already using testosterone, but recently, a testosterone spray has shown some effectiveness for young women suffering from low libido. However, testosterone has serious side effects ranging from masculinization (increased hair, more serious voice, etc..) Increased risk of cancer. Better, therefore, do not rush on this solution before further studies ...
Antidepressants: the solution in neuroscience
Another potential solution, not yet market but reached the final stages of its development, is the action on the brain. In fact, sexual desire like other human emotions are triggered by the activity of our brain. As it is becoming better known, it is also becoming easier to control ... at least a pill that would create a desire by stimulating the secretion of certain neurotransmitters is currently under study.
Do not expect too much!
We must rejoice at the progress of science. Lack of desire may indeed cause great suffering in a life of woman and a married life. But even if the answer lies in a pill, we must learn to regard the treaty as a boost to overcome a problem ... Especially not a crutch to be used long term. First, because it is useful to learn how to manage periods "without" a couple, like all the difficulties of daily life. Secondly, because the fluctuations of desire, even harder to live, sometimes report events deeper it would be a pity to ignore.
