Placebo pill improved sex drive in women

In a small study, 200 women diagnosed with female sexual arousal disorder were prescribed Cialis (a popular male erectile dysfunction drug) in order to determine if the drug might treat their disorder. The women agreed to engage in prescribed sexual activity over the 12 week course and keep a diary. Of the 200 women 50 were selected at random to receive a placebo in place of Cialis.

By the end of the study researchers observed that while Cialis did not improve sexual dysfunction in women significantly, 33 percent of women taking the placebo pill had their previously low level of desire restored to what is considered normal.

CNN Health - Journal of Sexual Medicine - Andrea Bradford