The Higher Population Council (HPC), in collaboration with the Knowledge Platform for SRHR and HIV, has released a report highlighting the risks of using sexual enhancers.

The report aims to raise awareness about the dangers of counterfeit, smuggled, or unregistered products, often promoted on social media.

The report explained that unregistered sexual enhancers contain hazardous contaminants used to cut production costs or mimic the appearance of genuine products.

These counterfeit drugs are produced in unsanitary conditions that do not comply with licensed drug manufacturing standards, often containing incorrect or inaccurate amounts of active ingredients. They rarely come with warnings about contraindications or drug interactions.

In relation to traditional Jordanian herbal remedies for male sexual dysfunction, the report referenced scientific studies on 23 local plants used as sexual enhancers. While some showed effectiveness in enhancing sexual performance, others produced adverse effects.

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rt also detailed the causes and contributing factors of sexual dysfunction in both genders.

For men, these include hormonal issues, such as reduced testosterone levels with age, psychological factors like depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, as well as physical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Smoking, alcohol, and drug addiction were also cited as contributing factors.

For women, hormonal changes related to childbirth, breastfeeding, and menopause were identified, along with similar psychological and physical factors as those affecting men, including depression, heart disease, and diabetes.

The report stressed the importance of consulting a doctor for proper treatment based on individual physiology and overall health. It warned against the risks of using sexual enhancers without medical advice, emphasizing the need to understand the body’s natural responses before resorting to such medications.

Source: Jordan News Agency