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Is there a female viagra? In the last few years several products have been launched helping men in overcoming sexual dysfunction. While men have been able to overcome their problems, women, by and large, have not been helped. There still is no product on the market that doctors can trust to help American women suffering from sexual dysfunction. Sex problem? You're not alone What makes matters worse is that women with sexual problems account for 30 to 40 percent of the female population according to the Center for Sexual and Relationship Health at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. Obviously, this discrepancy is the cause for a great many relationship problems. Not only are men now capable of having sex as often as they wish, many female partners don't seek or enjoy sexuality and, in many cases, women find sexual intimacy, especially ifsexual penetration is very uncomfortable, even painful because of vaginal dryness and tenderness of the vaginal tissue. And women's vaginal tissue loseselasticity, becomes drier, thinner and more sensitive as they reach menopause. Is testosterone the answer? "Many women with sexual complaints have been recommended testosterone therapy by their physician", says Dr. Jennifer Berman from the Rodeo Drive Women's Health Center in Beverly Hills. "While some women respond well, others have had limited success with hormone therapy. Today doctors clearly understand the risks of hormone therapy based on estrogen while we simply don't know enough about the risks of hormone therapy based on testosterone". Not according to research! A new medical report published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association states "Tests of male hormone levels in women's blood cannot predict diminished sexual function and should not be used in deciding on a course of treatment." These are the findings of a new Australian study in which over 1000 women participated. The results seem to indicate that the widely assumed belief among sex researchers that low sexual desire in women is based on low testosterone levels is not correct. The study found that an overriding number of women with low hormone levels did not have low levels of sexual function. "If a woman with low libido asks her doctor for testosterone medication, there is no basis for that," says Dr. Susan Davis of Monash Medical School in Victoria, Australia, the lead author of the study. It's more than just hormones The only things doctors and researchers agree upon is the fact that women's drive is so complex that a woman's physiological condition is just one participatory factor in the mix. Age, partner specific issues, the quality of the relationship and lovemaking, attitudes based on upbringing and religious background and other psychological factors have much to do with a woman's sexual beliefs and behavior. "Obviously, as women age, sexual drive seems to diminish", says Dr. Berman. "Menopause or surgical procedures such as removal of the ovaries definitely cause decreased sexual desire. I recommend that every woman with diminished estrogen and sensitivity during sexual activity uses a protective and safe intimate moisturizer before and during intimacy. There are other remedies such as particular vitamins and hormone treatments as well as visualization that we can recommend depending on the type and severity of a woman's problem." There is hope - and help! "Most women with sexual dysfunction can be helped but the right treatment must be based on an individual diagnosis, " Berman said. " In my opinion, there is no reason why women should not be able to enjoy the pleasure of intimacy at any age." E-mail Jacqui your question: info@veryprivate.com or by regular mail to: PO Box 491341, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Visit: www.veryprivate.com. We never reveal or give out names or addresses. (c) 2005 Brandwynne Corp. All rights reserved.