Health problems such as heart disease and vascular problems can raise the risk of erectile dysfunction. Experts also believe that psychological factors can do the same. According to research, stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, low self-esteem, and fear of sexual failure cause 10% to 20% of ED cases. Men with a physical cause for ED frequently [...]
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Drugs for treating ED
Drugs for treating ED can be taken orally, injected directly into the penis, or inserted into the urethra at the tip of the penis. In March 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Viagra, the first pill to treat ED. Since that time, vardenafil hydrochloride (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis) have also been approved. Additional [...]
Psychotherapy to treat ED
Experts often treat psychologically based ED using techniques that decrease the anxiety associated with intercourse. The patient’s partner can help with the techniques, which include gradual development of intimacy and stimulation. Such techniques also can help relieve anxiety when ED from physical causes is being treated. Source: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Fibromyalgia and Erectile Dysfunction
By Helena Ederveen What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction is a complex disorder that can affect men of any age. It is the condition that prevents men from achieving or sustaining an erection. The term also includes other conditions which seriously inhibit sexual performance or render the patient unable to participate in sexual intercourse. In [...]
Which Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Should You Choose? Discover Your Options
By Paulus Wideman If you’re a man suffering from erectile dysfunction, chances are at one point or another, you’ve been looking for a cure. Unfortunately, unless it’s caused by underlying issues and other physiological problems, erectile dysfunction is usually a permanent condition which comes about naturally as the body wears down from age and other [...]
Erectile Dysfunction Being Punched by Viagra Blues
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]