by: David Turner
Nothing in the world excites you better than sex…it’s an irrepressible desire…you can not run away from sex by any means. Sex is an ultimate enhancer as well as a drastic depressor; sexual dissatisfaction leaves you in vulnerable position.
A good sex is a sensational experience; it rejuvenates your mind and body and increases [...]
Erectile Dysfunction Being Punched by Viagra Blues
How do doctors find the cause of erectile dysfunction?
Medical History
Your doctor will ask general questions about your health, as well as specific questions about your erection problems and your relationship with your partner. Bring a list of all the medications you take, or bring them with you to show to your doctor. Tell your doctor about any surgery you have had.
Your doctor will [...]
Viagra Ingredient Found in dietary supplements
Working with other FDA components, the division’s Internet and Health Fraud Team led an Internet survey in which more than one-third of purchased “dietary supplements” claiming to spur sexual enhancement or treat ED contained undisclosed prescription drug ingredients or similar substances.
Six of the 17 products contained sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra) or a substance [...]
How is erectile dysfunction commonly treated?
Lifestyle changes—including exercising more, quitting smoking, losing weight, and cutting back on alcohol—may solve the problem. If you have made these changes and still have erection problems, your doctor can offer a number of other treatments. Treatment may include
Counseling. Even though most cases of ED have a physical cause, counseling can help couples deal with [...]
Hidden Risks of Erectile Dysfunction “Treatments”
Men looking online for “dietary supplements” to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) or enhance their sexual performance should beware: these products may contain prescription drugs or other undisclosed ingredients that can be harmful.
“The number of these problematic products available on the Internet appears to be increasing,” says Michael Levy, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s [...]
What to tell your doctor if you have erectile problems?
Talking about ED can be difficult. You might use a phrase like “I’ve been having problems in the bedroom” or “I’ve been having erection problems.” Remember that a healthy sex life is part of a healthy life. Don’t feel embarrassed about seeking help. ED is a medical problem, and your doctor treats medical problems every [...]
What causes erectile dysfunction?
Many different conditions can lead to ED. Most of the causes of ED are health problems requiring treatment to help prevent more serious complications than ED:
High blood pressure and high cholesterol can injure the arteries that supply blood to the penis.
Diabetes injures blood vessels and the nerves that control erections.
Alcohol and drug abuse can cause [...]
About Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Points to Remember about Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
ED affects 15 to 30 million American men.
ED usually has a physical cause.
ED is treatable at all ages.
Treatments include psychotherapy, drug therapy, vacuum devices, and surgery.
Surgery For Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Surgery usually has one of three goals:
to implant a device that can cause the penis to become erect
to reconstruct arteries to increase flow of blood to the penis
to block off veins that allow blood to leak from the penile tissues
Implanted devices, known as prostheses, can restore erection in many men with ED. Possible problems with [...]
Vacuum Devices for Erectile Dysfunction
Mechanical vacuum devices cause erection by creating a partial vacuum, which draws blood into the penis, engorging and expanding it. The devices have three components: a plastic cylinder, into which the penis is placed; a pump, which draws air out of the cylinder; and an elastic band, which is placed around the base of the [...]