The drug that is being called the Viagra for Women arrived on the scene; which is a German formulation that goes by the name of Flibanserin.  This is thought to enhance women’s sex drive by altering brain chemicals.

flibanserinThe FDA now faces the challenge of approving this drug on the basis of its efficacy and safety.

On the one hand there is the need to bring about parity between women’s and men’s health; after all Viagra for men has been around for ages which has helped men deal with sexual dysfunction.

On the other hand however there is the apprehension that this is yet another profit making motive of the pharma industry masquerading as a solution to a genuine problem.

While a happy and healthy sexual life that many women find is a problem to be addressed, there are concerns about this Pink Viagra.

Originally developed as a drug to counter depression, Flibanserin did not quite work to counter depression. It did, however, work to produce the unexpected side effect of improving female libido.

It is estimated that about 10% of women suffer from hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD that can cause a lot of problems in terms of relationships and emotional distress. HSDD is described as an unexplained loss of sexual thoughts, fantasies and desire.