Men with ED achieve sexual satisfaction with Viagra, and better relationships

Main Category: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation
Article Date: 08 Dec 2004 - 10:00 PST

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Hardness of erection revealed to be the key to good sex - Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) gives men with ED enhanced improved function, leading to a more fulfilling and satisfying sexual relationship, reports new research presented today at the European Society for Sexual Medicine1.

Dr Mark Swierzewski, an expert urologist and urological surgeon from Tampa, Florida, USA presented key results from his research of 117 men who, after taking Viagra, found that their desire for sexual intercourse increased by 48%, with a 45% rise in sexual satisfaction. Other measures of intimacy, including hugging, kissing and cuddling also improved by 27%.

Commenting on the research, Dr Swierzewski said, "These results suggest that the urge for sexual intercourse and overall sexual satisfaction are associated with the erectile response. As Viagra significantly improves erectile function, it can be inferred that a harder erection enhances a man's desire for basic intimacy and sexual satisfaction with their partner."

Other studies presented at ESSM also support these findings. A new pooled analysis of 6,126 men with ED from 26 randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, showed that they experienced a significantly improved erectile response with Viagra (as measured by the IIEF tool), including overall hardness, satisfaction with sexual intercourse - with an increase of 61 percent in successful intercourse attempts - and overall sexual relationship2.

A second new study, involving 382 men taking Viagra over a 10-week treatment period demonstrated a correlation between Viagra treatment and an increased rate of sexual intercourse3. Utilising the SEAR tool to assess overall treatment impact and effectiveness on self-esteem and relationship, the resulting positive correlation suggested that overall self-esteem in ED patients improved as the percentage of successful intercourse attempts increased.

"These new data show that Viagra has both a physical and emotional impact - by giving men a significantly harder erection they can achieve successful sexual intercourse which, in turn, improves their self-esteem, leading to a more fulfilling sexual relationship with their partner," commented Dr Vera Stecher, Clinical Director for Pfizer, Inc.

Discovered and developed by Pfizer, Viagra is a breakthrough oral treatment for erectile dysfunction that has been found to be effective and well tolerated. There have been more than 130 completed and ongoing clinical studies with Viagra. Viagra has been approved by regulatory authorities in over 120 countries around the world and is among the most widely prescribed medications, with over 170 million prescriptions written for more than 23 million men worldwide.

Viagra is a prescription medication available only from doctors and should always be used in accordance with its approved labelling. Viagra is contraindicated in patients who use nitrates in any form at any time.

The most common side effects of Viagra are headache, facial flushing and upset stomach. Bluish vision, blurred vision or sensitivity to light may briefly occur.

Notes to editors:

-- The Self-Esteem and Relationship (SEAR) questionnaire was developed to accurately gauge the benefit of ED therapy on patient reported outcomes. It is a brief, 14-question, self-administered questionnaire, specific for ED that assesses the relevant psychosocial manifestations of ED.

-- The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is a widely-used, self-reporting instrument for the evaluation of male sexual function and treatment-related changes in patients. The IIEF was developed in conjunction with the clinical trial program for Viagra, and has since been recognised as the 'gold standard' measure for efficacy assessment in clinical trials of ED.

References

1 Swierzewski et al. Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) Improves the Desire for Basic Intimacy With Increased Sexual Satisfaction In Long-Term Married Relationships. Podium presentation at the European Society for Sexual Medicine, December 7th, 2004

2 Levinson I.P. Erectile Function Is Associated With Sexual and Relationship Satisfaction: A Pooled Analysis of 26 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trials. Poster presentation at the European Society for Sexual Medicine, December 6th, 2004

3 Stecher V.J. Increased Rate of Successful Intercourse Correlates with Improved Self-Esteem in Men with Erectile Dysfunction Treated With Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate). Poster presentation at the European Society for Sexual Medicine, December 6th, 2004

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