Female Sexual Dysfunction Drug

A new Canadian drug to treat vaginal atrophy and female sexual dysfunction is being developed by a new partnership between Bayer Inc and EndoCeutics Inc, who are based in Quebec. The deal, believed to be worth up to three hundred and thirty million dollars, was revealed on Tuesday and concerns the Phase III development and marketing of the new Canada drug Dehydroepiandrosterone, otherwise known as DHEA. It could cost up to three hundred and thirty million to finance research costs and pay for clinical trials of the Canadian drug in both Canada and the United States. DHEA is believed to be a major factor in menopausal problems for women, decreased levels of which can cause vaginal atrophy and sexual dysfunction. “Up to seventy five percent...

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Causes of female sexual dysfunction

Causes of female sexual dysfunctionFSAD can result from an underlying medical condition, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. It can also be caused by irritations, infections and growths in the vaginal area, or reactions to contraceptive devices. Medications used to treat high blood pressure, peptic ulcers, depression or anxiety and cancer may also cause problems.Another factor is the physical, hormonal and emotional changes that occur during or after pregnancy, while breastfeeding or, very importantly, during and after the menopause.FSAD is also often linked to psychological causes. These can include:Inadequate or ineffective foreplayDepressionPoor self-esteemSexual abuseFeelings of shame or guilt about sexFear of pregnancyStress and ...

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Symptoms of female sexual dysfunction

Symptoms of female sexual dysfunctionThe symptoms of sexual dysfunction can include lack of sexual desire, an inability to enjoy sex, insufficient vaginal lubrication or a failure to achieve an orgasm even if sexually aroused.Women who suffer from female orgasmic disorder (FOD) are unable to achieve orgasm despite being sufficiently aroused to have sex.Women differ from men in that orgasm is a learned, not automatic, response. About five to 10 per cent of women never have an orgasm through any type of sexual activity - a condition called anorgasmia. Anorgasmia is most often the result of sexual inexperience, performance anxiety or past experiences, such as sexual trauma or a strict upbringing, that have led to an inhibition of sexual response.Some...

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Treatments for female sexual dysfunction

Treatments for female sexual dysfunctionResearch has suggested the anti-impotence drug sildenafil citrate (Viagra) may help to treat sexual disorders in women by increasing blood flow to the sexual organs and thereby increasing physical stimulation in the area. However, the scientific community is still waiting for firm evidence to be published to show exactly how effective the drug is for women.In 2009 a review of trials of Viagra for the treatment of FSAD found that the research showed that drug is moderately effective. It may also be effective in women with FSAD secondary to multiple sclerosis, diabetes or antidepressant use. However, more studies are needed to confirm these findings. A small study published recently found no positive impact...

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Top 10 Best Selling Drugs

The following is the result of my research for the data you haverequested on best selling drugs:A List of the Best-Selling Drugs in the U.S.(As appeared in the online version of the New York Times 9/30/04)The top selling drugs in the United States in 2003, their annualsales, what it treats and its manufacturer. The 2003 data is the mostrecent audited figures available.DRUG ANNUAL SALES TREATS MANUFACTURERLipitor $6.8 billion cholesterol Pfizer Inc.Zocor $4.4 billion cholesterol Merck & Co.Prevacid $4.0 billion heartburn TAP PharmaProcrit $3.3 billion anemia Johnson & JohnsonZyprexa $3.2...

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WHAT IS CANCER?

WHAT IS CANCER? Cancer is the name given to a large group of diseases, all of which have one thing in common: cells that are growing out of control. Normally, the cells that make up all of the parts of our bodies go through a predictable life cycle -- old cells die, and new cells arise to take their place. Occasionally, this process goes awry, and cells begin to multiply out of control. The end result is a mass of cells, called a tumor. A benign tumor is one that does not spread, or metastasize to other parts of the body. It is considered noncancerous. A malignant tumor, on the other hand, can spread throughout the body and is considered cancerous. When malignant cells break away from the primary tumor and settle into another part...

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BLADDER CANCER

BLADDER CANCEROf the three main types of bladder cancers, the most common is transitional cell carcinoma. Less common bladder cancers include squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas.A patient's treatment and survival rate depend on how deeply the cancer has invaded the bladder, and if it has spread to surrounding or distant sites.SYMPTOMSThe most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. This symptom is usually painless, and is not always visible to the naked eye. Often, the diagnosis of bladder cancer is delayed because bleeding is intermittent. Other symptoms include an increased frequency of urination, an increased urgency to urinate, feeling the need to urinate but not being able to, and painful urination.If you have...

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BONE CANCERS

BONE CANCERSPrimary bone cancer -- cancer that actually starts in bone tissue -- is relatively rare. Bone cancer can occur in any of the bones of the body, but it occurs most often in the long bones of the arms and legs.While it can occur at any age, the most common types occur in children and young adults.TYPES OF BONE CANCERSPrimary bone cancer, which means cancer that actually starts in bone tissue, is relatively rare. About 2,400 cases are diagnosed every year. Primary bone cancer can occur in any of the 206 bones of the adult human body, but it occurs most often in the long bones of the arms and legs. Although bone cancer can occur at any age, the most common types occur in children and young adults. Bone cancers form in the cells that...

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BREAST CANCER

BREAST CANCERBreast cancer is the most common of all cancers and is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide, accounting for >1.6% of deaths and case fatality rates are highest in low-resource countries. A recent study of breast cancer risk in India revealed that 1 in 28 women develop breast cancer during her lifetime. This is higher in urban areas being 1 in 22 in a lifetime compared to rural areas where this risk is relatively much lower being 1 in 60 women developing breast cancer in their lifetime. In India the average age of the high risk group in India is 43-46 years unlike in the west where women aged 53-57 years are more prone to breast cancer.RISK FACTORSThe risk factors influencing breast cancer risk are broadly classified...

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CERVICAL CANCER

CERVICAL CANCERCervical cancer is cancer of the cervix -- the opening of the uterus, extending into the upper end of the vagina. Some 12,000 American women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year. Thanks to effective screening, which can detect cervical precancers and cancers early, most of them can be cured.With the advent of widespread screening by a vaginal smear test developed by George Papanicolaou in the 1950s (commonly known as the "Pap smear"), the number of deaths from cervical cancer has fallen dramatically -- from more than 35,000 per year to about 4,000 per year today.A Slow-Growing, Treatable CancerCervical cancer usually grows slowly over many years. Before true cancer cells develop, the tissues of the cervix undergo...

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COLORECTAL CANCER

COLORECTAL CANCERPrevention and early detection are key factors in controlling and curing colorectal cancer. Indeed, colorectal cancer is the second most preventable cancer, after lung cancer. When the cancer is found early, initial treatment can often lead to an excellent outcome. Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the large intestine and rectum. The colon is a muscular tube that is about five feet long. It absorbs water and nutrients from food. The rectum, the lower six inches of the digestive tract, serves as a holding place for stool, which then passes out of the body through the anus. This year, about 148,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Although many people think of colorectal cancer as...

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GASTRIC CANCER

GASTRIC CANCERYour stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper abdomen where digestion begins before food is passed to your intestines. Cancer can arise in any part of the stomach, and is believed to develop slowly over many years.Stomach cancer -- also referred to as gastric cancer -- is usually preceded by precancerous changes in the stomach lining, although these changes rarely produce symptoms. Because stomach cancer often does not cause symptoms until it is quite advanced, it is not often detected in its earliest stages.Most stomach cancers (90 to 95 percent) are classified as adenocarcinomas. Other types of stomach cancer include squamous cell carcinoma, lymphoma, stromal tumors (cancer of the muscle or connective tissue of the stomach...

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GASTRIC CANCER

GASTRIC CANCERYour stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper abdomen where digestion begins before food is passed to your intestines. Cancer can arise in any part of the stomach, and is believed to develop slowly over many years.Stomach cancer -- also referred to as gastric cancer -- is usually preceded by precancerous changes in the stomach lining, although these changes rarely produce symptoms. Because stomach cancer often does not cause symptoms until it is quite advanced, it is not often detected in its earliest stages.Most stomach cancers (90 to 95 percent) are classified as adenocarcinomas. Other types of stomach cancer include squamous cell carcinoma, lymphoma, stromal tumors (cancer of the muscle or connective tissue of the stomach wall), and carcinoid tumors (cancer of the hormone-producing...

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