The public is well aware of the many treatments for male sexual dysfunction. We have all seen (or heard) the commercials and effort made to promote the use of these products.
But, here's a question, have you heard about FDA approved treatments for female sexual dysfunction? I'd be surprised if you had heard of a treatment (approved by the FDA, of course) to help treat female sexual dysfunction.
It's just not out there. But why? Why are women being ignored? Here's some information on what has happened in the world of male sexual dysfunction medication lately:
Yesterday the FDA approved the 25th treatment for male sexual dysfunction – a new testosterone treatment from Endo Pharmaceuticals called Aveed. This decision was made on the heels of the FDA’s issuance of a drug safety announcement on this drug class, warning that the Agency is currently investigating the risk of stroke, heart attack and death in men taking FDA-approved testosterone products. As this approval opens up discussion around the safety concerns of the drug, it also marks the addition of yet another treatment for male sexual dysfunction.
Men now have 25 FDA-approved options to treat sexual dysfunction, while the number for women remains at zero. Dr. Leah Millheiser and Dr. Michael Krychman engaged in conversation on Twitter regarding the approval, in support of an option for women. We’ve included their Tweets below, and in the meantime encourage you to share with your followers on social media, by retweeting the conversation they’ve started or voicing your own opinion: ·
- The @US_FDA approves yet another treatment for men’s sexual dysfunction. 25 or men, 0 for women #itstimeforwomen http://reut.rs/1hUS78r
- Where are the female sexual dysfunction treatments? With 25 for men and zero for women, we agree #itstimeforwomen http://reut.rs/1hUS78r
- Aveed marks the 25th approved drug for male sexual dysfunction. The number for women remains at zero #itstimeforwomen http://reut.rs/1hUS78r
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Ok, maybe a tough subject for women to talk about...but, your online, no one can see you! If the men are being treated, ummmm...don't they need a partner? lol ... Truth is this, after menopause a womans' body changes, she can experience Painful intercourse & No sex drive! Research it & you will find BHRT helps! Women need all 3 hormones replaced, bc we naturally have all 3...Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone. The FDA has not approved a Testosterone medication for women. However, it can be prescribed by a Physician in conjunction with the other hormones. To do this right, You Must be Tested, blood test not saliva, with on-going monitoring & follow up testing. You need to use Bio-identical Compounded Topical Cream, it is made from plant hormones and matches yours exactly! It is made exactly for your body, not pulled off of a shelf, chemicals & pills to swallow. This is the Safest Way to get your hormones back into your system to fight sexual dysfunction! Research it now...You are obviously already at a computer! I am on BHRT with Program 27, I am tested every 3 months and get my prescription, adjusted if needed. I rub the lotion in the measured amount on my wrist every day. I never suffered sexual dysfunction, but I speak to patients here who have. They tell me, it made a HUGE DIFFERENCE in their sex life! For me, it is about maintaining health...if the first thing to decline is our hormones and then our bodies and health follow...I want to stop it! So, I replace my hormones back to the normal levels of a woman in her late 20's. I have more energy and motivation to do the Fun things in life, higher metabolism, and wake up in the morning with more 'pep in my step'....Good-bye snooze button! Check into it, especially if you have the symptoms of sexual dysfunction, which includes: #nosexdrive, #lowsexdrive, #vaginaldrynesss, #vaginalatrophy, #painfulintercourse.
March 12, 2014 - 7:20amThis Comment
Hello Jenny,
Thank you for raising our awareness of this issue. We need to ask ourselves why hasn't there been more research and development in this area?
I think for too many years, women didn't talk about sexual dysfunction with their doctors or each other. Lack of communication led to ignorance of the need for treatment options. Women need equal options.
Maryann
March 10, 2014 - 4:45pmThis Comment