MEASURE DHS is implemented by Macro International Inc.

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PRESS RELEASE Former Female Executive Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Dolby Laboratories Inc. Charging Gender Discrimination

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Pamela C. The MDTS system is a patented new-generation,
transdermal drug delivery technology that delivers drugs through the skin.

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CONTACT: Dr. ALISTA is non-hormonal and is believed to
increase blood flow to the female genitalia, thereby promoting engorgement and
other natural processes that occur during sexual stimulation. VIVUS' current product
pipeline includes four investigational products in late stage clinical
development. and
internationally through distributors.

For more information:
VIVUS Inc.

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"There are currently no FDA-approved therapeutic
treatments for FSAD. VIVUS currently markets MUSE(R) (alprostadil)
suppository for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in the U.
These forward-looking statements are based on VIVUS' current expectations and
actual results could differ materially.

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Women, the suit alleges, have been historically relegated to lower-paying
jobs and systematically denied advancement opportunities.com or by phone at
(619) 544-6400.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are no guarantees that
future clinical studies discussed in this press release will be completed or
successful or that any product will receive regulatory approval for any
indication or prove to be commercially successful.

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Stan Yoder, author
of the report, "Female Genital Cutting in the Demographic and Health Surveys:
A Critical and Comparative Analysis ," published by the MEASURE DHS project
Comparisons of national surveys in several countries show marked changes
in FGC practices over time. These
statements may be identified by the use of forward -looking words such as
"anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated" and "intend," among others .

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In other African countries, FGC
prevalence varies from 5 to 75 percent of women," says Dr. This trend is notable in Egypt where just
over 61 percent of girls were cut by a medical professional in 2000 compared
to 54 percent in 1995. (NYSE: DLB), Hui See Tan, has filed a lawsuit
against Dolby Laboratories charging gender discrimination.

VIVUS Completes Enrollment in Phase 2b Study of ALISTA (TM) for Treatment of Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

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About ALISTA
ALISTA is an investigational proprietary formulation of alprostadil
applied topically to the female genitalia .

About VIVUS
VIVUS Inc. is a pioneer in the research and development of proprietary
products to restore sexual function for women and men.

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Investors
should read the risk factors set forth in VIVUS' Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2004 and periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

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"Practices range from a symbolic tiny cut on the clitoris to the
partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia and partial
closure of the vaginal area (infibulation). Chalk by email at pchalk@handal-litigation.
"Completion of enrollment in the Phase 2b trial for ALISTA represents yet
another corporate milestone for VIVUS and the last important milestone for
2005," said Peter Tam, Senior Vice President of Product and Corporate
Development of VIVUS. We believe ALISTA may provide a viable option for the
millions of women who suffer from FSAD. VIVUS does not undertake
an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

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Approval
of FGC is decreasing in Egypt and other areas, suggesting that even in high-
prevalence countries, individual perceptions are changing.

In the lawsuit, Tan claims Dolby discriminates against female employees in
promotions, compensation and job assignments in violation of Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and California's Fair Employment
and Housing Act.

With both
issued and pending patents, the Company believes it has a dominant patent
position for the local delivery of prostaglandins, such as alprostadil, for
the treatment of women with FSAD . The disorder is characterized by diminished
blood flow to the genital tissues resulting in a lack of genital engorgement
and a reduction in pleasure and sensation during sexual stimulation.

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Younger women are less likely to be cut than
older women in 9 of 16 countries studied, including Kenya, Ethiopia , Nigeria,
and the Ivory Coast.

With over 14 years of industry experience, Tan was credited with the
expansion of Dolby's China and Asian-Pacific business.handal-litigation.

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A former female top-level executive of
Dolby Laboratories Inc. FSAD is one of the most common sexual
problems experienced by women.
For men, VIVUS is developing avanafil for erectile dysfunction, which has
completed Phase 2 development.

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Report: Female Genital Cutting Changing Over Time

About Handal & Associates

Handal & Associates specializes in business litigation, international
transactions, class action litigation and intellectual property disputes.handal-litigation.

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When Tan complained, Dolby
retaliated against her by hurriedly changing the locks to her office and
firing her staff.

The suit claims that Tan's treatment by Dolby is part of a pattern of
gender-based discrimination practiced by the technology giant for years. The primary endpoint is the
increase in the number of satisfactory sexual encounters per month during the
24-week treatment period relative to the initial 8-week baseline period. For more information on clinical trials
and products, please visit the Company's web site at http://www. As with any pharmaceutical under
development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory
approval and commercialization of new products.
Timothy E.

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There have been fewer changes, however, in the countries
with the highest prevalence of FGC such as Egypt, Guinea , and Mali." In some countries, like Egypt,
FGC is an ancient practice, predating Islam; in some parts of West Africa, on
the other hand, the practice of FGC began in the 19th and 20th centuries . The suit seeks
millions of dollars in damages.

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MEASURE DHS has helped conduct over 200 surveys in more than 70 countries
worldwide. Out of the
approximately 29-30 top-level corporate officers of the company, the suit
claims, only two are women.
(Nasdaq: VVUS) today announced it completed enrollment in its Phase 2b
clinical study of its investigational drug ALISTA(TM) (topical alprostadil ),
for the treatment of female sexual arousal disorder, or FSAD. Patients currently enrolled are expected to complete the trial late
in 2006.

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Tan also charges Dolby with fraud, breach of contract ,
and unfair business practices. Tan quickly rose to
the level of managing director of Dolby's Hong Kong Licensing office until,
Tan claims, Dolby decided to replace her with a less-qualified man in 2004. This Phase 2b
trial is a multi-center, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study to
evaluate the safety and efficacy of ALISTA. Over 300 women who have undergone a hysterectomy and who have
been diagnosed with FSAD were enrolled at 45 centers throughout the United
States . For women, VIVUS has initiated a Phase 2b program with
ALISTA(TM) for female sexual arousal disorder , and a Phase 3 program for
Evamist(TM) for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms. There are a number of factors that
could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such
forward -looking statements.

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Research Corporation company (ORC Macro).vivus. These factors include , but are not limited to,
substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation;
uncertainties of government or third party payer reimbursement; reliance on
sole source suppliers; limited sales and marketing efforts and dependence upon
third parties; risks related to the development of innovative products; and
risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and
noncompliance with FDA regulations.

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The DHS first added questions on FGC
in 1989.

According to the suit , Dolby eliminated Tan by creating a position over her
and then filling it with an unqualified man who neutralized her authority
and created a hostile work environment. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.S.

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In many countries, girls are being
cut at younger ages, even as the overall proportion of girls who are
circumcised decreases. Tan was officially fired thereafter.
(www. It is
the same active ingredient found in VIVUS' product MUSE(R), which is used to
treat male erectile dysfunction.

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"FGC is practiced in only about 25 countries in Africa and in some
immigrant populations in Europe and North America.
At the same time, the report documents an increasing trend toward the
"medicalization" of FGC, as more girls are cut by medical professionals rather
than by traditional practitioners. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a lawsuit
filed against retail giant Wal-Mart claiming similar
gender-based discrimination.

For more information please visit www. The
trial will also measure changes in arousal and distress associated with the
patients' FSAD.

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FGC is nearly universal in
just a few countries like Egypt and Guinea. The same trend is visible in Mail and Guinea , both
countries with very high FGC prevalence. Stan Yoder
(301) 572-0840

Morris
Chief Financial Officer
650-934-5200

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New DHS Report Examines Female Genital Cutting in 16 Countries

CALVERTON, Md.
"FGC varies enormously in the time and the way it is performed," says Dr. No women comprise Dolby's board of directors., VIVUS Inc .

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Yoder.
Long considered the "gold standard" survey for measuring variables related
to population , nutrition, and health issues, MEASURE DHS helps developing
countries collect demographic and health survey (DHS) data by conducting
individual interviews in peoples' homes. Alprostadil is a synthetic version
of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), a naturally occurring vasodilating agent.com .

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, Female genital cutting is on the
decline in some areas, and practices are changing, according to a new report.
Also known as female circumcision and female genital mutilation, female
genital cutting (FGC) varies among ethnic groups and has been widely
misunderstood, says the report.com)

VIVUS has completed
Phase 2 development for Testosterone MDTS(R) for the treatment of hypoactive
sexual desire disorder (HSDD).

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