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Can Blood Pressure Medications Affect Sex Drive?
An estimated 103 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is about half the adult population of the United States. Research shows that men are more likely to develop high blood pressure than women, especially men who are younger than 50. Many men are taking antihypertensive drugs to help control their hypertension, but how many…
Waking Up at Night to Pee Affects Memory, Libido
How many times do you need to get up during the night to urinate? Nocturia, or waking up at night to pee multiple times, affects about 50 million Americans. Sixty-six percent of Americans who suffer with nocturia never tell their doctor because they believe it’s just a part of getting older. They also believe there’s…
What is Horny Goat Weed?
With a name like horny goat weed (Epimedium), you would expect this supplement to benefit sexual health and help with erectile dysfunction, and indeed this herb has a millennia-old history of use as an aphrodisiac in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although experts are not sure exactly how horny goat weed works, men say it can improve…
New Peyronie’s Treatment On the Horizon
A new Peyronie’s treatment would be welcome news for the estimated 3 to 9 percent or more of men who suffer with Peyronie’s disease. Fortunately, such a possibility exists in the form of Xiaflex, a drug that has already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for another condition. In 2010, Xiaflex was approved…
How Does Diet Affect Sperm?
A recent study verified what researchers suggested 24 years ago: that sperm concentration and the percentage of normal-looking sperm are declining dramatically. What are the reasons for these changes in the viability of sperm? A first-of-its-kind study from Harvard researchers has identified one reason and explains how diet can affect sperm count and quality. First,…
Can Interferon Alpha Injections Treat Peyronie’s Disease?
Interferon alpha injections for Peyronie’s disease treatment uses interferons to reduce the production of collagen and thus help reduce plaque in the penis, although study results have been variable. Interferons are proteins produced naturally by the body, and they are involved in regulating the immune system. A type of interferon used to treat Peyronie’s disease is interferon…
