Can Viagra make your sperm stronger? (Sex query)

Beating erectile dysfunction may not be the only benefit of taking drugs like Viagra.

By: Tania Tarafdar | | Updated: May 12, 2017 9:30 am

Men are obsessed with their penises, perhaps more than their women. Ways to increase length, girth, inclination, complexion and pretty much every other spatial quality are the most common queries we get on this site. So you can imagine the fear that impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED) must strike in the hearts of men. Erectile dysfunction or impotence is the inability to get an erection or maintain one during sex. If you do not get a boner, you might just depend on drugs like Viagra to give your penis a boost. However, just beating erectile dysfunction may not be the only benefit of taking drugs like Viagra. They may also help increase sperm quality suggests a study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology [1].

Phosphodiesterase type 5 drugs that include medicines like Viagra enhances the effect of a chemical in your body called cyclic guanosine monophosphate, or cGMP which is essential for sperm motility and fertilisation. According to Delhi-based sexologist Dr V Raina, while it may have no effect on your sperm quality if it is already healthy, if you have poor quality swimmers, you will immediately get an upgrade. The drug should be taken in the exact dosage and frequency the physician has recommended. Here are 8 more things you should know about viagra.

When should you not take Viagra?

Viagra isn’t an aphrodisiac. It is not meant for people who want to increase their libido.
People suffering from cardiovascular problems, stroke victims, those who are taking nitrates for various ailments (like chest pain and hypertension), individuals who have been advised against sexual intercourse for a number of reasons should avoid the blue pill.
Viagra shouldn’t be mixed with other medications that treat ED.

The bottom line is that Viagra indeed is a drug with immense benefits. Use it when your doctor prescribes it for you, follow the instructions precisely, and you are on your way to beat erectile dysfunction and reduced sperm quality. Here are 10 expert tips to use Viagra or sildenafil effectively.

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Reference:

[1] Purvis, K., Muirhead, G. J., & Harness, J. A. (2002). The effects of sildenafil on human sperm function in healthy volunteers. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 53(Suppl 1), 53S–60S. http://doi.org/10.1046/j.0306-5251.2001.00033.x

Published : April 13, 2017 2:17 pm | Updated:May 12, 2017 9:30 am

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