You may experience several ups and downs in your sex drive over the years as a woman.
A typical female sexual problem is the lack of desire to have sex. Other sex problems of lubrication, arousal, and sexual satisfaction may follow.
As a woman facing sexual problems, you may ask: can women take Cialis?
You may already know Cialis as an effective Erectile Dysfunction treatment. Cialis is meant for use in males only.
The FDA did not approve Cialis for use in females.
Yet the medicine shows some potential in treating female sexual dysfunction. Doctors may prescribe Cialis to women for this off-label use.
This article will discuss whether it is safe for women to take Cialis and related queries.
Can women take Cialis
Source: Getty_imagesMultiple factors can bring on the problems of sexual dysfunction in a woman’s life.
Research suggests that common symptoms of female sexual dysfunction include desire and arousal problems, problems with orgasms, Vaginisums, phobia, and sexual pain of non-medical origin.
The same research states that life-changing events such as psychological, emotional, or relationship changes may trigger sexual dysfunction in women.
Now, can women take Cialis to treat their sex problems?
A 2012 study on type-1 diabetic postmenopausal women suggests that daily 5 mg Tadalafil (Cialis) treatment could potentially treat genital arousal disorder.
According to reviews, PDE-5 inhibitors are effective in treating Erectile Dysfunction. But only a few results showed their efficacy in treating sexual dysfunction in women.
The reason why PDE-5 inhibitors such as Cialis may not work for females may be due to gender differences.
There are mixed results on whether Cialis can treat sexual dysfunction in females. For this reason, doctors may prescribe Cialis for this off-label use.
But the FDA did not approve Cialis for female use. Further research is needed on the matter.
You should consult a doctor before taking Cialis or if you face sexual problems.
What happens if a woman takes Viagra or Cialis
Source: Getty_imagesCialis and Viagra are PDE-5 inhibitors that increase blood flow to the penis to treat erection problems.
When a woman takes any of the two ED pills, they might work similarly as they do in males.
Healthline says they may increase blood flow to the genitals, improving sensitivity and orgasmic function.
As per a paper published in the Journal of Urology, Sildenafil can help improve vaginal lubrication and sensitivity.
But you may still face problems of low sexual desire, which is affected by hormones and a person’s emotional and mental state.
Cialis or Viagra cannot affect a woman’s desire for sex or make a woman sexually excited. Thus it may not be able to help women who face
low libido problems.
You can also read Can Women Take Viagra for Female Sexual Issues to learn if women could use Viagra?
Taking Viagra or Cialis can cause your blood pressure to drop. Other side effects may include headache, flushing, nausea, dizziness, and indigestion.
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Is there a female Cialis
Cialis is a brand name for generic Tadalafil used in males for treating ED.
When it comes to Cialis, there is currently no ‘female Cialis’ or ‘Cialis for women’ for treating Female Sexual Dysfunction.
Female Sexual Dysfunction includes any sexual problem relating to sex drive, arousal, sensitivity, orgasmic function, and pain during sexual intercourse.
There are FDA-approved medicines to treat low libido or Female Sexual Arousal Disorder in women. These are
- Flibanserin (Addyi)
- Bremelanotide (Vyleesi)
Women facing low sex drive problems for six months or more may take these medications.
Addyi is available as oral tablets, which can help treat FSAD of any severity.Vyleesi is available in the form of injections which may also help in the treatment of HSDD (Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder).
Another treatment option for FSAD may be Lovegra. It is an oral tablet containing Sildenafil Citrate.
It may help treat FSAD by increasing blood flow to the vaginal region to increase sexual sensitivity and satisfaction.
Last words
A woman’s sex drive may go up and down several times in their life.
It may become a problem when they face low sex drive issues for six months or more. While some may want to have sex, but may not be able to have or maintain enough lubrication.
Whatever kind of Female Sexual Dysfunction you face, you may consider taking sex pills such as Cialis. But can women take Cialis?
Research suggests that Tadalafil may help in treating genital arousal disorder. But there is mixed evidence on the efficacy of Cialis (Tadalafil) for Female Sexual Dysfunction.
Women facing lubrication problems may consider taking Lovegra or ‘female Viagra.’
Sildenafil in Loevgra may help increase blood flow in the vaginal region and improve sexual sensitivity and lubrication.
Yet you should always consult your doctor before taking any medication. They may suggest the most suitable treatment for your sex problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Cialis last for women?
Cialis is an Erectile Dysfunction medicine that is meant for use in males only. The FDA did not approve Cialis for use in females.
Typically, the effects of Tadalafil in Cialis last for about 36 hours from consumption.
What is the name of the female Cialis?
Currently, there is no female Cialis. However, some may call Filbanserin (Addyi) the ‘female Viagra.’
Addyi can help treat Female Sexual Arousal Disorder in women.
What are the negative side effects of Cialis?
Some common side effects of Cialis include headache, nausea, flushing, back pain, muscle pain, and stuffy or runny nose.
Cialis may cause Priapism, an erection lasting four hours or more in rare cases.
How long will I stay hard with Cialis?
The effects of Cialis last for about 36 hours from consumption. This does not mean that you will have a continuous erection for that time.
The medicine will make it easier for you to achieve or maintain erections when it is active in the body. Sexual stimulation is necessary for an erection to happen.
Can you break Cialis in half?
You should not break or cut or chew Cialis in half. You should swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
