Is this ‘Viagra for women’? New cream promises to bring back joy of sex for millions battling midlife libido slump

Millions of women in midlife and beyond could soon benefit from a new all-natural intimate cream being hailed as a female version of Viagra.

Makers of the plant-based formula—called Myregyna—insist it can restore vulval health and ‘bring back the joy of sex’ for women over 50, all without the use of hormones.

Inventor Dr Iona Weir claims trials have shown the cream improves sexual response and function in women dealing with the effects of menopause.

It’s applied to the intimate area nightly and taken alongside a daily supplement, with results expected in as little as a month.

The cream is designed to reverse the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)—a condition caused by declining oestrogen levels that affects millions worldwide.

Common symptoms include intimate dryness, incontinence, discomfort and pain during sex—all of which can severely impact quality of life.

Myregyna claims to work by naturally renewing cells in the vaginal wall, without relying on synthetic hormones.

Research shows fewer than one in four women over 50 in the UK are sexually active—and just three per cent say they’re happy with their sex life.

Viagra, also known by its generic name sildenafil, was originally developed as a heart medication but quickly became famous for its unexpected side effect — improving blood flow to the penis and helping men achieve and maintain an erection.

It was approved for use in the late 1990s and remains one of the most well-known drugs for treating erectile dysfunction.

In the UK, NHS figures suggest that over four million prescriptions for sildenafil are written each year—a number that rose sharply after it became available over the counter in 2018.

In the US, millions of men use Viagra or its generic equivalent annually, with sildenafil consistently ranking among the top-prescribed medications for men over 40.

The little blue pill works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing circulation to specific areas of the body. 

It doesn’t increase sexual desire but helps men with erectile issues respond to sexual stimulation more effectively. 

Viagra typically starts working within 30 to 60 minutes and lasts for up to four hours.

Although there is no direct equivalent for women, there are a number of hormonal treatments and over-the-counter moisturisers available to help with vaginal dryness.

Around six in ten women over 50 experience vaginal dryness—yet just one in ten seek prescription medication to manage it.

Dr Weir says her new product could help close that gap. In a clinical trial involving women in New Zealand aged over 55, some participants who hadn’t had sex in years reported having regular, pain-free intercourse and orgasms after using Myregyna.

The cream is made using plant cell technology and hyaluronic acid—a powerful moisturising ingredient commonly found in high-end skincare products.

‘It actually boosts natural hydration,’ said Dr Weir. 

‘Men got Viagra, but women got nothing, right? This is going to be the first non-hormonal treatment that will give you your sex life back.’

Her company, Weir Science, predicts the plant-based product could generate more than £7.5 billion a year in global sales.

Dr Weir is currently in talks with two major pharmaceutical companies and is in the process of registering Myregyna with the US Food and Drug Administration.