Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Viagra rival being developed

By Bonnie Malkin

A "wonder pill" that could increase sex drive in women and men and outsell Viagra is being developed by scientists.

The medication, which has the potential to boost fertility rates, is also believed to help aid weight loss.

The pill, which is being developed by the Medical Research Council’s Human Reproductive Sciences unit in Edinburgh, uses a hormone to release the chemical Type 2 gonadtropin, which drives the reproductive system.

It is expected to outperform Viagra because it will increase the brain’s desire for sex, wheras Viagra only boosts the body’s sexual capability.
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