Study: Erectile Dysfunction Drug Such As Viagra May Improve Sexual Satisfaction
September 18th, 2007
According to a current study, published at the Journal of Physiology, Erectile dysfunction drug such as Viagra (Sildenafil) may enhance sexual satisfaction in addition to their well-known effect on sexual performance.
Viagra increases blood flow to the penis during arousal. Erectile dysfunction or impotent drug classified as sexual stimulants, not aphrodisiacs, in that they improve sexual function but are not known to affect arousal.
However, the scientists revealed that these Viagra play a key role (indirectly) in regulating release of oxytocin. This may be a key in understanding supplementary effects that these drugs may have on enduring users.
Although the study was made on rats, results give the impression that sildenafil (Viagra) and its analogues seem to stimulate the release of oxytocin. This hormone is released by the neurohypophysis, or posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, during orgasm.
Erectile dysfunction (ED or impotence) is a dysfunction characterized by the lack of ability to build up or keep an erection of the penis. Many underlying reasons can be named for impotent and many of those reasons are medically treatable.
The study shows that Viagra may have other effects (in addition to improve sexual performance), but the experiments were performed only in animal systems. Further research is needed.
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