Viagra helps women reduce day pain 'red light'

Not only does it help treat impotence in men, American researchers found that Viagra also works to relieve menstrual pain in women.

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Viagra, a drug called "aphrodisiac" , works by increasing the amount of a chemical that relaxes the tissues in the body, improving blood flow. Viagra's effect on erectile dysfunction is detected randomly, because the drug was originally developed to improve blood supply to the heart in patients with sore throats.

In the new study, scientists from Pennsylvania College of Medicine (USA) found that Viagra also works to help women reduce moderate to severe pain in "red light" days .

According to the researchers, if used as a vaginal product, Viagra will help women reduce dysmenorrhea effectively and not cause adverse side effects.

According to the research team, one of the most popular treatments for menstrual cramps is the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen , but they are not effective for all women. In addition, women who regularly use these drugs may have stomach ulcers or kidney damage.

A previous study of taking Viagra to control pain during the "red light" day found that the drug caused headaches in women. However, the Pennsylvania College of Medicine team discovered that when Viagra was used as a vaginal suppository, such adverse effects would not appear.

Researchers conducted tests for 25 women between the ages of 18 and 35, and are suffering from moderate to severe dysmenorrhea. Half of the subjects were given Viagra in the vagina, while the rest were given placebo. When assessing pain four hours later, users of Viagra reported pain relief and no side effects.

"If further studies confirm the results, sildenafil (the main active ingredient of Viagra) may become a new treatment option for women suffering from dysmenorrhea , " said Professor Richard Legro, a research team member, emphasized.

Mr. Legro and his colleagues found that Viagra's analgesic effect originates from this drug that increases blood flow to the pelvic area. An experiment at the University of Washington (USA) also showed that Viagra helped relieve pelvic pain, which attacks up to 50% of men and causes discomfort in the lower back and groin area.