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To: Anthony Wong who wrote (7036)	2/18/1999 12:56:00 PM
From: Anthony Wong	Respond to of 9523

Experts: It works because of blood flow Philadelphia daily News February 18, 1999 Viagra works on both men and women. Here's how. Question: Doesn't Viagra work on a man's hormones? If so, why would it work for women? Answer: Actually, it all has to do with blood flow, the experts say. Viagra engorges male sex organs with blood, and it has a similar effect on women. According to Dr. Terry Malloy, a urologist at Pennsylvania Hospital, "Viagra allows for the clitoris to become more engorged with blood, similar to the effect of a longer-lasting erection for the male." Q: Viagra is an enzyme inhibitor. What does that have to do with blood flow or sexual pleasure? A: The pill works in men by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide, a chemical released when people are aroused, Malloy said. Nitric oxide relaxes smooth muscle in the penis, increasing blood flow. Much the same happens to women. Perhaps triggered by their stimulated sex organ, women also report vaginal wetness and an increased ability to reach orgasm. Q: Has this drug been approved for use by women? A: No. But studies are under way in both the United States and Europe about the effects of Viagra on women. "I think it's going to be a while before it gets FDA approval," said Malloy. "The problem is that Viagra treats a physical condition in men, namely, impotence. He either has an erection or not. What are the parameters for women?" Q: Should women use Viagra as a recreational drug? A: Malloy said it should be stressed that this drug should not be viewed as a pill to be used to heighten the sexual experiences of healthy persons, male or female. "We're not handing this out like some kind of recreational drug," he said. - Mark Angeles

To: Anthony Wong who wrote (7036)	2/18/1999 12:59:00 PM
From: Anthony Wong	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9523

So, if you're a woman, how do you qualify? Philadelphia Daily News February 18, 1999 So, you wanna get on some Viagra, huh? Well, even though Viagra is not approved for use by women, doctors can write "off-label" prescriptions, meaning they can prescribe a drug for symptoms other than the manufacturer's recommendations. Here are some common female conditions for which a doctor might prescribe Viagra: Post-menopausal symptoms such as dryness, thinning vaginal walls and painful sex. Pelvic trauma due to biking and other accidents. Hysterectomies. Cancer. Inability to be on hormone replacement therapies. phillynews.com