Read ahead for more information about low sexual desire and Tricare\u2019s coverage of sexual health medications.<\/p>\n
Low Sexual Desire in Females<\/h3>\n
It is normal for women\u2019s desire for sex and intimacy to fluctuate. However, if a woman experiences consistent low sexual desire<\/a> and is bothered by this lack of desire, she may have hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). HSDD is one of the most commonly reported sexual difficulties in women.<\/p>\n HSDD<\/a> is defined as the absence of sexual thoughts and fantasies, and\/or desire of sexual contact, which causes distress or personal difficulties for the woman experiencing it. The presence of significant distress related to the lack of desire or interest in sex is the primary criterion for the diagnosis of HSDD. A number of factors contribute to low sexual desire in premenopausal women.<\/p>\n Factors contributing to HSDD include:<\/p>\n More than a third of women report experiencing symptoms of low desire or low libido<\/a>, and approximately 10% of women in the U.S. have been diagnosed with HSDD. Reasons for and conditions related to low sexual desire vary among women. However, recent developments in treatment offer hope to many women experiencing difficulties with desire.<\/p>\n Addyi<\/a>, the first drug approved to treat HSDD, is an oral pill that is taken daily. This pill<\/a> is designed to increase sexual desire by balancing neurotransmitters within the brain. It is recommended that users take Addyi at bedtime and refrain from drinking alcohol in order to reduce potential side effects.<\/p>\n Vyleesi<\/a> is a self-administered injection, taken as needed, 45 minutes prior to sexual activity. The drug<\/a> is designed to activate melanocortin receptors to improve sexual desire related to distress, but its exact mechanisms for this are unclear.<\/p>\n It is important for women to speak with their medical provider to determine the best course of treatment for their personal health and preferences.<\/p>\n Tricare also covers additional lifestyle medications deemed necessary by a medical provider, such as Viagra and sildenafil.<\/p>\n Sexual health<\/a> and erectile dysfunction<\/a> medications can be discreetly and conveniently ordered online. Visit eDrugstore.com<\/a> to review your options today!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Women using Tricare now have access to FDA-approved drugs referred to as \u201cfemale Viagra.\u201d Tricare recently announced its plan to expand medication coverage to current members, including coverage of drugs used to treat low sexual desire in premenopausal women. Tricare\u2019s coverage of treatment for women with low sexual desire can improve the sexual health of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":28636,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-viagra"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n
Is There Really a \u201cFemale Viagra?\u201d<\/h3>\n
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two drugs<\/a> to treat HSDD. Addyi and Vyleesi treat similar symptoms but are administered and work differently. Both drugs work to treat desire, but not physiological issues related to sexual function, so labeling either as the \u201cfemale Viagra\u201d is a misnomer.<\/p>\nTricare\u2019s Coverage of HSDD Drugs<\/h3>\n
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Tricare covers<\/a> most prescription drugs approved by the FDA that are deemed medically necessary for treatment. Tricare<\/a> currently covers Addyi and plans to expand coverage of HSDD drugs by adding Vyleesi to their approved drug list, as of February 2020. By covering drugs like Addyi and Vyleesi, more women will be able to take measures to improve their sexual health and desire.<\/p>\n