Viagra could boost blood flow to the uterus and foetus in the pregnant ewes

Yet again another possible use for the erectile dysfunction medication Viagra has been researched! A group of scientists working for an organisation named Texas AgriLife Research undertook a study which shows that it could be beneficial in inducing the growth of the foetus in expectant sheep.

The clinical research clearly showed that Viagra could boost blood flow to the uterus and foetus in the pregnant ewes and thus increase the supply of the essential amino acids which are necessary for healthy foetal growth as well as a whole list of other important nutrients. If further clinical testing shows that the Viagra could really have a significant impact on birth weight the potential commercial impact could be huge for farmers who suffer from low birth weight animal offspring.

Taking it one step further Viagra could then be used to help women who are likely to produce low birth weight children or those expectant mothers who could give birth to premature babies. The studies are still at an early stage but the research team was positive about the results and believes that there are significant benefits to be had. Both children and animals born prematurely have lower rates of survival and suffer from higher rates of disease in adulthood.

The research which was done in conjunction with the animal science department at Texas A&M was recently published in the medical journal The Journal of Nutrition.

The benefits of Viagra have not just been used to help men suffering from erectile dysfunction but also have helped thousands of men, women and children suffering from Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Research also continues on whether Viagra could be used as a drug to ward off heart attacks and one research project even speculated as to whether Viagra could help cancer patients too.