What happens if a woman takes viagra?

Also known as the blue pill, 비아그라 구매 is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, that is, by people who have a penis. Therefore, use in women is not approved, and in many countries a prescription is required to obtain the medication.

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So what happens if a woman takes viagra? Before discovering the possibilities, it is necessary to understand that sildenafil, that is, the active ingredient in 비아그라 구입 was initially discovered in the 1980s as a treatment for chest pain related to heart problems.

Viagra: can the famous blue pill be taken by women? (Image: Reproduction/Thought Catalog/Unsplash)

The drug's action, therefore, is to block the action of an enzyme called PDE5, relaxing blood vessels, increasing flow and lowering blood pressure. Until a side effect was discovered: an erection. Scientists have confirmed that sildenafil is effective in increasing blood flow to the penis, and since erectile dysfunction was common at all ages, the pill soon became an indication.

And how does he act on women?

Even though the blue pill is not indicated for those who do not have a penis, several scientific studies explore its effects in relation to those who have a vagina. It is known, therefore, that the substance causes an increase in blood flow to the vagina and clitoris, as the PDE5 protein is also expressed in vaginal, clitoral and labial smooth muscles.

One of the studies even studied whether the effects of 비아그라 could help women with low libido caused by the use of antidepressants. However, the evidence, so far, is still few and inconsistent. In addition to lacking evidence, the pill can have some unwanted side effects, such as headaches, feeling hot, dizziness, nausea, stuffy nose, and visual disturbances. There is also no evidence on the safety of taking the drug, as these tests were done only on men.