Erectile dysfunction
Oral treatments for Erectile dysfunction
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Sildenafil (Viagra) is now prescribed in over 90% of erectile dysfunction cases.…
Cialis - New Generation PDE5 Inhibitors
Researchers are investigating a newer version of drugs that inhibit the enzyme targeted by Viagra, phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5).
What procedures or devices are used for erectile dysfunction
Vacuum Devices
Vacuum devices, or external management systems, are effective, safe, and simple to use for…
What are the alternative treatments for impotence
Many alternative agents are marketed for impotence. Very few have been studied and some can be harmful. Some,…
Injection and topical treatments for Erectile dysfunction
Injection and topical therapies employ various agents that have properties that help achieve erection. The standard agents used…
Experimental Oral Agents - Erectile dysfunction treatment
Oral Phentolamine. Phentolamine is an agent that has been in injections for achieving erection. The drug blocks adrenaline…
What lifestyle changes or psychotherapies may help prevent erectile dysfunction?
Maintain General Health
Because many cases of impotence are due to reduced blood flow from blocked…
What are the general guideline for treating erectile dysfunction?
Approach to Treatment
The cause of impotence dictates the mode of treatment. The first step is…
How is Erectile dysfunction diagnosed?
Physician Interview
The physician typically interviews the patient about many physical and psychologic factors. The patient…
Common Medical Conditions That Contribute to Erectile Dysfunction
Diabetes. Diabetes may contribute to as many as 40% of impotence cases . Between one third and one…
What Are Life Style and Psychologic Factors Contributing to Erectile Dysfunction
Differentiating between Physical and Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Over the past decades, the medical perspective…
Other Erectile Abnormalities
Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is an accumulation of scar tissue within the penis shaft. This inflammation…
Who becomes Impotent?
A large 2000 survey suggested that nearly 620,000 American men between ages 40 and 70 experience erectile dysfunction…
Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
Surgery and drug treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can also increase the risk for impotence, although to…
Younger men drawn to sex-enhancing drugs
Hawkers in popular bars sell anti-impotence drugs, whispering that they have “blues” available for 5 bucks a pop,…
Erectile Dysfunction treatment
Sex Therapy
A significant number of men develop impotence from psychological causes that can be overcome.…
Not All Sexual Dysfunction Drugs Same
Viagra and its competitors, Levitra and Cialis, are marketed heavily for the treatment of sexual dysfunction, but is…
Erectile dysfunction Glossary
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his…
Diagnosing erectile dysfunction
If you are concerned about erectile dysfunction, talk about it with your doctor. Of course, that’s easier said…
Erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension or “HBP,” is one of the most closely linked conditions to erectile…
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