Viagra for women?
Question: I'm a 21-year-old woman. I was once a very sexual person. As a matter of fact, my husband sometimes complained that I wanted sex more than he could handle! But for about a year, my sex drive has been rapidly decreasing. My husband and I have tried various "conventional" methods which have produced no effect. Sex rarely even crosses my mind. Is there anything you can suggest? I am willing to try just about anything. Do you feel Viagra may be an option in my situation?
Answer: First, we don't recommend Viagra. Viagra does not increase interest in sex. It simply helps men raise erections. From the research we've seen, Viagra has no significant effect on women's sex drive beyond a possible placebo response. It's possible that at least part of your problem involves the normal decline in sexual interest as the newlywed period passes. This decrease in libido and frequency of lovemaking doesn't happen to all young couples, but it happens to most. It's also possible that some medication you take is interfering with your libido. Antidepressants are notorious for causing loss of sexual interest. But even over-the-counter antihistamines can impair some people's interest in sex. Make a list of all the drugs you take, both prescription and over-the-counter, then ask your pharmacist and doctor if any may be causing sexual side effects. If so, ask if another drug can be substituted that doesn't depress libido. Speaking of talking with your doctor, it's possible that a hormonal imbalance or some medical condition is contributing your situation. We suggest a complete physical. Mention your sexual concern so your doctor can focus specifically on conditions that might affect your sexuality, like an androgen deficiency. Finally, loss of libido is one of the most common problems sex therapists treat. It might be worth a consultation. For a referral to a sex therapist or sex therapy program near you, contact the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) at thesociety@worldnet.att.net or call (319) 895-8407.
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