magic pill?

Are there any magic remedies for loss of desire?

Not at the moment – though at the present time, it’s clear that the big pharmaceutical companies are desperately searching for a drug that will turn women on! So you need to sort out - with the aid of an expert if necessary - what's causing your loss of libido, and then take the appropriate action. Far more important than any 'magic' remedy is to have the support and understanding of a partner who wants to help you defeat the problem.Hormones are often suggested as a miracle remedy for 'FSAD' - particularly the male sex hormone testosterone. Alas, doctors have been trying out this hormone on women for over 30 years - rarely with much benefit. Side effects include hairiness, spots, a deep voice, and enlargement of the clitoris.However, it seems likely that very soon now – perhaps later in 2005 – a large drug company will start marketing a testosterone skin patch which is supposed to boost women’s libido. The launch is bound to be accompanied by massive publicity. But please take your GP’s advice before deciding that this is the method for you.Inventions that are supposed to increase female desire do come and go ... In 2001, a device called the EROS was approved by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating FSAD. . It is a gadget that applies suction to the clitoris and is thus supposed to augment desire. Cost is around £200.In fact, the EROS has made relatively little impact in Britain during the period 2001-2005, and our opinion is that you could achieve much the same effect with any relatively inexpensive ‘suction-vibrator'.A much hyped new 'desire cream' was also introduced in 2001. It contains an ingredient similar to wintergreen, and its effect is to produce a tingly sensation in the clitoris. It too has made surprisingly little impact on British medical practice.Drugs like sildenafil (Viagra) have still (2005) not been shown to help women with lack of desire, though there is some evidence that they may have a beneficial 'local' effect in increasing blood flow to the vagina and clitoris for a few hours. They may also increase lubrication in some women. But in Britain, these drugs are not licensed for use in females.