Abdul Mannan, Riaz Ahmad Tasneem.
Role of Sildenafil (Viagra) in the management of honeymoon Impotency.
Pak Postgrad Med J Jan ;13(3):84-6.

Erectile dysfunction in honeymoon period has detrimental effects on the life of married couple and can lead to social disaster. It is associated with anxiety, depression and loss self esteem. Psychotherapy takes a long time and has limited efficacy. Sildenafil has proved very effective in different varieties of erectile dysfunction. This drug was tried in this condition to determine its efficacy. Fifty patients suffering from honeymoon impotency were included in this study. After evaluation suitable patients were given single tablet of sildenafil 50mg one hour before sexual act. Out of 50 patients 42 were available for follow up. Mean age of the patients was 29.9 years. Mean duration since marriage was 7.26 -days after treatment with sildenafil satisfactory erection and vaginal penetration was achieved by 40(95.2%) patients. There were no major side effects. Three patients did not experience orgasm and ejaculation. Single dose of oral sildenafil proved very effective in the management of honeymoon impotency. Side effects can be minimized by careful selection of patients.

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