Viagra reduces C-Section, study finds

A new study has found that Viagra could be a breakthrough for pregnant women in labour.

Viagra, known by its generic name sildenafil citrate, is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction by improving blood flow through enlarged blood vessels.

The researchers, who are from Iran, found that giving pregnant women Viagra pills during labour can reduce the risk of needing an emergency C-section.

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The study, published in the Journal of Reproduction and Infertility, involved 208 pregnant women. Half of the women received Viagra, while the other half received a placebo.

The results, according to the study, showed that women who took Viagra were much less likely to need an emergency C-section and were also less likely to experience foetal distress.

According to researchers, Viagra works by improving blood flow to the uterus, ensuring that the baby gets enough oxygen.

The researchers believe Viagra could be a safe and effective way to reduce the number of emergency C-sections, which can be risky for both mother and baby.

However, they caution that more research is needed before Viagra can be widely used in labour management.