While some may be singing the praises of the recent hot new prescription drug flibanserin, which some are referring to , others are quick to note certain misgivings about the drug that show it’s not quite the quick fix solution that its pharmaceutical company may be billing it as, or that those women out there suffering from low libido were hoping for.
Flibanserin, which was recently approved by the FDA after being rejected multiple times before, has a reported effectiveness rate of between 8 and 13 percent, meaning that the majority of women won’t see any benefit from its use.
As opposed to its male-focused counterpart, which re-directs blood flow on a single use basis, the “pink Viagra” is a daily pill that works to change the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Many critics cite this key difference as one of critical importance, noting that looking to address a symptom within a women’s body, such as low libido, should not have the goal of altering brain chemistry, but rather addressing specific hormone levels within the body.
Apart from this fact, the drug’s side effects also include fainting, dizziness, and low blood pressure—all of which were found to be heightened with alcohol.
Possibly not the right solution for many women suffering from low libido, flibanserin was at least the one single approved drug for females looking for such, as opposed to the 26 different drugs currently available to men for the treatment of various sexual dysfunctions. So what can women do?
Low hormone levels in the body—estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—are often the culprits of a low libido in women, not to mention fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, weight gain, loss of lean muscle mass, and more. Many women that find that their hormones are far below optimal levels are looking to more natural alternatives as opposed to risky new prescription drugs—alternatives that not only help to resolve menopausal symptoms but also help to lower risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and more. Bio-identical hormone therapy specifically offer women looking for relief a natural alternative that is proven to be safe and effective.
The reasons bio-identical hormones seem less available that other prescription drugs is because of the natural ingredients used in them. Since bio-identical hormone ingredients are natural, they cannot be patented by pharmaceutical companies and sold for high profits, unlike the ingredients in synthetic hormones.
The real story behind the new “female Viagra” may be disappointing to many women, but for those truly suffering from the symptoms traditionally seen as the typical signs of aging—low libido, brain fog, insomnia, irritability, and more—bio-identical hormone therapy represents a natural solution.
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