Horny Goat Weed vs Sildenafil for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Sildenafil — 93% of 14 reports, versus 75% of 65 for Horny Goat Weed.
Horny Goat Weed has 3 meta-analyses and 0 randomized trials on PubMed; Sildenafil has 233 and 699.
Based on 217 reports about Horny Goat Weed and 68 about Sildenafil. Not medical advice.
| Horny Goat Weed Supplement | Sildenafil Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 51%helped85 reports · medium confidence | 54%helped33 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mixed |
| Research | BResearch: Moderate | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 3 / 0 | 233 / 699 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Libido % reporting improvement | 75% (65) | 93% (14) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 88% (8) | 100% (9) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 83% (12) | — |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 80% (10) | — |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 83% (6) | — |
| Common side effects | libido loss, soreness, increased body, gyno | headache, nasal congestion, low estrogen, tolerance |
| Typical dose reported | 1000 mg / 2x daily | Not listed |
Our investigation revealed that human studies evaluating the efficacy of ED-S ingredients are limited and have yielded no definitive findings of the effects on ED. Patients considering ED-S use should receive appropriate counseling, given the prevalence of disingenuous reviews and the ready availability of Food and Drug Administration-approved drug therapies. Balasubramanian A, Thirumavalavan N, Srivatsav A, et al. An Analysis of Popular Online Erectile Dysfunction Supplements. J Sex Med 2019;16:843-852.
J Sex Med, 2019 ↗“Lately I've been alternating days between black ginger and HGW and I really feel a difference in mood, libido and blood flow.”
Advances in biotechnologies together with insights from preclinical models will pave the way for developing personalized treatment regimens for patients with infertility-causing endometrial disorders such as AS/IUA, EA/TE, and endometritis. https://osf.io/th8yf/.
Hum Reprod Update, 2024 ↗“my only solution was using viagra which works like a bomb. note to use a low dose of 25mg viagra at a time”
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