Female sexual dysfunction is a common problem for females of all ages. However, it is usually age-related affecting some 30 - 50% of women, and is generally classified by a lack of desire to have sex, discomfort during intercourse, reduced blood flow to the vagina or inability to have an orgasm. Female sexual dysfunction is technically referred to as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSSD).

The cause of female sexual dysfunction is usually multi-factorial and can rarely be fixed with a single treatment. It can be emotionally draining and tends to have a negative impact on the quality of life, yet it oftentimes goes unaddressed during a patient visit either because of doctor disinterest or patient embarrassment issues.

In some cases female sexual dysfunction is starting to be treated by using medications that were developed for male sexual dysfunctions. However, the effectiveness of these treatments has not achieved wide application. Some women taking these types of medications have even complained of a decrease in sexual interest as a result.

Viagra for women is a hot topic now days. This medication created a revolution by resolving impotence in over 80% of men. This naturally peaked the curiosity of many women who wondered whether or not it can help their situations or improve their sexual problems. The Viagra for women is identical to that men take, but it works differently for women. Viagra for men works by maximizing blood flow to the penis, allowing males to achieve an erection and maintain that erection longer. For women it seems to work by helping them increase and sustain sexual arousal. However, women who are on blood pressure or cholesterol medications can not use this type of treatment.

Women with desire and arousal problems often turn to herbal preparations for relief. One such medication that is gaining popularity is Avlimil. Avlimil is not a prescription drug. It is a natural herbal treatment sold in a somewhat safe time-released caplet. It is a gentle, daily supplement shown to encourage blood flow and relax muscles which promotes an improved libido allowing a more vigorous sexual response. Avlimil is all-natural and contains red raspberry leaf, sage leaf, red clover extract, kudzu root extract, capsicum pepper, bayberry fruit, licorice root, valerian root, black cohosh root and ginger.

Avlimil contains no estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, or other hormones and is available on-line without a doctor's prescription. While not originally intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any particular disease, many women are reporting very favorable results for treating their sexual problems.

Vigorelle is another popular female dysfunction treatment that is in the form of a vaginal lubricant. This product is a topical cream that uses trans-dermal absorption technology. The Vigorelle lubricant was created especially for women and can increase her ability to experience sensation during intercourse.

Vigorelle cream is an all herbal preparation. The cream is topically applied to the clitoris and has been shown to be completely safe. This form of treatment works instantly and needs to be applied right before intercourse. Since Vigorelle is a natural product, it can be acquired without prescription. Vigorelle can also be used by women who already have a good sex life in order to increase sensations and climaxes.