Viagra impacts men’s lives sexually as well as psychologically
Monday, July 16th, 2012The erectile dysfunction drug market is unequally divided between Cialis, Viagra and Levitra. However, this does not help us analyze as to which medication is better than the other two; either work wise or safety wise. It has been found that men who took oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors had improved erectile function as compared to men who did not take any of the three medications.
While erectile dysfunction is primarily a physical problem, if left untreated it can quickly germinate into a psychological problem. Therefore it can be safely said that Viagra, as well as other ED drugs treat erectile dysfunction in addition to erectile dysfunction related depression. Erectile dysfunction could be a result of medical problems like heart disease, diabetes and alcoholism among others, as well as social or psychological problems like an inferiority complex.
In the same vein, trials comparing the three erectile function medications – sildenafil (Viagra), Vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis) – were inconclusive as to which medication worked best for erectile dysfunction. However, when we go a step ahead and compare all the three drugs for added medical cures for various other diseases, Viagra wins hands down.
Viagra is still the most sought after drug for erectile dysfunction. Viagra has a proven safety track record of over a decade now. Since, men taking Viagra for years now have not had any health complaints because of Viagra use, Viagra has become their drug of choice. Associated with ED for over a decade now, Viagra is used by millions of men worldwide to enjoy their sexual life to the fullest.
Apart from ED, men with congestive heart failure (CHF), pulmonary hypertension, mountain sickness and Reynaud’s phenomenon can also safely use sildenafil (Viagra) to improve their sexual functioning. In fact, Viagra has inspired many patients to take their heart failure drugs regularly; this motivation comes from the fact that Viagra causes no harmful effects and also improves exercise performance. Associated with improved function of the heart and blood vessels, Viagra lends confidence to ED patients.
In addition, it has been witnessed that people who are treated with sildenafil citrate (Viagra) had significantly lower blood pressure and heart rate as well as significant improvement in oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. Moreover, people notice an increase in their total exercise time as a result of Viagra usage. In fact Viagra study reveals that its benefits far outweigh its detrimental side effects when used as treatment for ED.
Viagra, it is believed may have the potential for treating several other conditions, according to a recent report. Viagra (sildenafil) has been on the market for a decade now and is therefore the most studied. Although, it is yet not clear whether other ED pills offer similar benefits, but Viagra, at least, is proven to be useful for other medical conditions as of now, which include:
Pulmonary hypertension: This is an uncommon but serious disorder in which there is consistent high pressure in the blood vessels that go to the lungs. Viagra is now marketed by the name of Revatio for this disorder.
Mountain sickness: Viagra is now known to reduce pulmonary artery pressure in people at high altitudes. This helps improve one’s ability to exercise in low oxygen conditions.
Raynaud’s phenomenon: When an individual is exposed to the cold, it triggers spasms in the small arteries that supply blood to the extremities. As a result the fingers and the toes become pale, cold and painful. Viagra helps relieve these symptoms.
Heart disease: Studies conducted on patients with congestive heart failure and diastolic dysfunction with Viagra has revealed that Viagra might help these patients combat these ailments effectively.
Fertility: A major study of Viagra with regard to fertility showed that it could dramatically increase the chances of pregnancy in certain women. Viagra does this by aiding blood flow to the uterus. Viagra helps dilate blood vessels and seems to promote growth of the lining of the uterus without side-effects.
Diabetes: Researchers have revealed that Viagra may benefit people with gastroparesis or delayed stomach emptying. This ailment impedes digestion and causes dehydration as well as loss of appetite, a problem that is commonly found in about 75% of the diabetics. Viagra might just help maintain insulin and blood sugar levels, something that is essential for all diabetics.
Female sexual function: In women who have undergone hysterectomy or those who have reached menopause could possibly find relief in Viagra. In both cases women experience a loss of female hormone production, which leads to sexual problems like loss of sensation and lubrication. Viagra simply increases the effects of nitric oxide, which in turn, enhances blood flow to the genital area.
Strokes: Iceland-based researchers have excluded the gene that plays a role in the growth of blood vessels; this gene is responsible for an increase in the risk of a stroke. Viagra has the potential to block this gene.
Neo-natal care: It has been recently revealed that Viagra can be used to open up arteries in premature babies with heart and lung problems. Viagra is thought to have worked by increasing the blood flow through the pulmonary artery from the heart to the lungs.
Plants: Viagra even helps drooping plants.
Recent research has given a fresh insight into the healing capabilities of Viagra as a multi-treatment pill. Now available to a wide range of people, Viagra might just prove to be beneficial for many other health conditions, keeping its popularity on a rise.