F.D.A. Approves Addyi, a Libido Pill for Women (Published 2015)

The big question now is how many women will use Addyi, which is made by Sprout Pharmaceuticals.Credit...Allen G. Breed/Associated Press The first prescription drug to enhance women’s sexual drive won regulatory approval on Tuesday, clinching a victory for a lobbying campaign that had accused the Food and Drug Administration of gender bias for ignoring the sexual needs of women. The drug — Addyi fr