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Does testosterone really boost sexual desire in women? 11-10-08
Some drug companies are pushing hard to sell a male hormone called
testosterone in forms of gel or patches to help women who experience low sexual
desire.
A recent trial showed testosterone patches more than doubled sexual episodes in
postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
But Schover L R of University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center early in
July 2008 published a comment in Fertility and sterility suggesting that
testosterone should not be given to women with low sexual desire until the
efficacy and safety is demonstrated.
One major concern is that use of testosterone likely increases risk of breast
cancer. In the recent one-year trial, 4 out of more than 500 patients were
diagnosed with the disease compared to none in the 277-membered control group.
Some medical workers tried to play down the potential risk, but studies have
suggested that the risk is more than likely to be real.
Schover reviewed and critiqued recent randomized trials of testosterone therapy
for low sexual function or satisfaction.
He said "endogenous androgen levels are not correlated with sexual desire in
population-based studies of aging women."
The efficacy of testosterone therapy is modest while many factors can affect
women's low sexual desire such as pain
with sexual activity, emotional distress, life stress, and relationship
conflict.
He pointed that expectancy effects were not adequately considered in randomized
trials and epidemiologic studies have linked higher endogenous serum androgen
levels to increased risk of breast cancer.
In conclusion, Schover said "testosterone supplementation should not be
prescribed to women with low sexual desire unless long-term studies can
demonstrate its efficacy and safety."
And "treatments for low sexual desire in women should address its common
correlates: relationship distress, emotional distress, and dyspareunia."
Comments:
No one (men or woman) should take any hormones unless either blood, saliva, are symptoms prove a deficiency. Taking testosterone in woman, just to boost sex drive, when you really already have enough; is not worth the side effects. Side effects can include facial hair, deepening voice, body and chest hair growth, de-feminization, early menopause etc.. If you do have a testosterone or any other hormone deficiency that make sure you are getting compounded bioidentical hormones.
If everything turns out normal or if you would rather stay au'natural than there are other things that can be done. Try bio-identical progesterone cream. If the problem isn't drive but inability to reach orgasm than by all means try Emerita Response Cream.
Damiana Leaf- known as Turneria aphrodisiaca, damiana leaf has been
shown to increase sensitivity in the clitoris, as well as stimulate sexual
desire and pleasure. It also strengthens the hormone system.
Muira Puama - research points to muira puama's ability to increase libido
and help in hormone production.
Black Cohosh - also called squawroot, black cohosh has compounds that
mimic the effects of estrogen, balancing the body's hormone levels.
Licorice - a member of the pea family, licorice acts to balance hormone
ratios as well as alleviate stress.
Other herbs that help increase female libido by stimulating blood flow,
increasing energy or enhancing the nervous system:
Coleus forshokli,
Ginger Root, Aloe Vera, Gingko Biloba, Guarana, Black Walnut, Passion flower
What's the best way to help increase female sex drive?
Should you take all of these herbs separately or together in one
comprehensive formula?
We recommend that you take these nutrients together if possible for many
reasons:
1. Taking each herb separately could prove very costly as you would have to buy
many different supplements.
2. Mixing and matching herbs on your own could be dangerous to your health.
3. Many herbs work together to offer more therapeutic benefits, often better
than a single herb on its own.
4. All of these nutrients have to be balanced perfectly in order to be optimally
effective.
We have found a natural female libido enhancement product that contains herbs to
help increase female sex drive as well as other nutrients for sexual and general
health.
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