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A new study reinforces the link between erectile dysfunction and chronic opioid use. The study was conducted by physicians and pharmacists in Kaiser Permanente’s Northwest (KPNW) region. Prior to the study, other investigators also suggested that erectile dysfunction and chronic opioid use were related, but there were disagreements about this. Even among those in agreement…
Facts about Erectile Dysfunction Drugs All Men Should Know
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects nearly every man at some point in his life. Whether it happens only occasionally or has become a chronic problem—or somewhere in between—men frequently turn to erectile dysfunction drugs. While the “little blue pill” and its cousins usually come to mind first, there are other medications for erectile dysfunction that are…
Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Improves with ED Drug Use
Erectile dysfunction, a common problem among men who have type 2 diabetes, may improve in men who take sildenafil (Viagra) daily, according to a new study published in the Journal of Andrology. Daily use of sildenafil improves endothelial function—which includes healthy dilation and constriction of the blood vessels—and increases blood flow to the penis. Weakened…
More Causes of Erectile Dysfunction in Young Men
In a previous post we discussed some of the many possible causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) in young men. Psychological stressors are among the top contributing factors when a younger man experiences ED, but the issue can also be attributed to lifestyle choices like smoking, alcohol use, and poor diet. However, sometimes treating erectile dysfunction…
ED Drugs Shouldn’t Be Used By All Men – Here’s Why
Drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED) are popular, and that should not be a surprise given the great amount of advertising that is generated for these medications. However, ED drugs are not for every man who is experiencing problems with erectile function. In fact, there are several reasons not to take ED drugs, and those reasons…
Stress and Erectile Dysfunction – What’s The Link?
Stress is your reaction to anything that happens to you or occurs in your environment that requires you to make an adjustment or to respond. Everyone experiences stress, but not everyone responds to a given situation in the same way. Although a small or moderate amount of stress can be healthy because it keeps you…