Treatment of Sexual Impairment and Erectile Failure with Arginine and Natural Supplies as Alternative to Sildenafil

Abstract

Impairment of male sexual function is often associated with reduction in libido and can also occur at a relatively young age (30–50 years). In these cases pharmacological treatment may be clinically important. The effectiveness of the association L-arginine, fluid ginseng-guaranà and dried royal jelly was assessed. The choice of active ingredients was mainly based on their complete lack of side effects. A comparative double blind experimental model of research was used, patients being randomised into two groups. L-arginine HCL 2 g x 3 daily, dried royal jelly 200 mg, fluid ginseng 200 mg and guaranà 40 mg were given to 50 patients for two months. The other patients received a placebo. Clinical examination was repeated at monthly intervals. Treatment resulted in a significant improvement of the “libido intensity” symptom at the second and third control. An improvement in erectile maintenance was also noted at the third visit and, to a lesser extent, in all the other symptoms, whereas the placebo group showed non appreciable improvement. Results of this clinical study confirm the effectiveness of pharmacological therapy with arginine and natural supplies in young patients with impaired sexual function. There is also the interesting possibility of cyclic repetition of the treatment throughout the year in order to reinforce results and prevent a relapse.