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Male impotence is a hot health topic -- especially in light of treatments such as Viagra -- but estimates are that 43 percent of women experience some form of sexual dysfunction, compared with 31 percent of men.

Decision Resources Inc. says its new study shows current levels of knowledge on female sexual dysfunction compare to the level of understanding of male sexual dysfunction experts had some 20 years ago. It says traditional sociological barriers have kept women from discussing sexual problems with their physicians.

Based on in-depth interviews with health care specialists, the study finds four main categories of FSD -- hypoactive sexual desire, sexual arousal disorder, anorgasmia and sexual pain disorder. Sexual arousal disorder is most common among postmenopausal women and is typically treated with hormone replacement therapy; however the study says these women also could be candidates for novel treatment approaches like Pfizer's Viagra in the future.

Scientists are looking at whether vasoactive agents that increase blood flow to the genital area -- such as Viagra's phentolamine and the topical treatment alprostadil for men -- can enhance lubrication and sensation in women. Phase II clinical trials of Viagra for women are ongoing, but Decision Resources says there's a potential $2 billion market in the next decade for new treatments for FSD.

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Male impotence is a hot health topic -- especially in light of treatments such as Viagra -- but estimates are that even more women experience some form of sexual dysfunction.

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