What Causes ED?
Erectile Dysfunction

What Causes ED?

What causes ED (erectile dysfunction)? Erectile dysfunction is not just a normal part of aging. Even though it is commonly experienced by aging males, there are many medical reasons why a man may experience ED. About half the men over 50 years old in the U.S. report some degree of ED, but many men are…

Can Prostate Cancer Surgery Cause Peyronie’s Disease?
Sexual Health

Can Prostate Cancer Surgery Cause Peyronie’s Disease?

Peyronie’s disease as a side effect of prostatectomy may be more prevalent in men than originally thought, according to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The authors from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center note that physicians should look for indications of this disease, which has a significant impact on sexual function, in men…

Which Drugs Can Cause ED?
Erectile Dysfunction

Which Drugs Can Cause ED?

If you are taking medications and also suffering from ED (erectile dysfunction), it is possible that the drugs are causing or have a role in your impotence. Which drugs can cause ED? Experts have determined that the following list of ten medications may cause ED. Diuretics & antihypertensives: hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, triamterene, furosemide, bumetanide, guanfacine, methyldopa, clonidine, verapamil,…

What is Penis Cancer?
Sexual Health

What is Penis Cancer?

Penis cancer is a type of cancer that affects the penile tissues. The American Cancer Society estimates that cancer of the penis (penile cancer) will be diagnosed in 1,570 men in the United States in 2013, and that about 310 men will die of the disease. Although cancer of the penis is uncommon in North…

Does A Bad Heart Affect Erectile Function?
Erectile Dysfunction

Does A Bad Heart Affect Erectile Function?

There’s bad news for men who have cardiovascular/heart risk factors—high blood pressure, obesity, smoking habit, high cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle, and diabetes. These heart risk factors all can affect erectile function. But if you treat these risk factors with lifestyle changes and/or medication, not only will you reduce your risk of coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and stroke;…

New Male Contraceptive Would Not Affect Testosterone Levels
Sexual Health

New Male Contraceptive Would Not Affect Testosterone Levels

The only male contraceptives currently available interrupt the production of testosterone or other hormones, which can cause significant side effects. That could change some day, as researchers at the University of Edinburgh have discovered a gene that could ultimately lead to the development of a new male contraceptive that would not affect hormones. The reason a…

How Does Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction Cause Prostatitis?
Sexual Health

How Does Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction Cause Prostatitis?

Ejaculatory duct obstruction is one of the rare causes of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Ejaculatory duct obstruction can be congenital (usually associated with congenital blockages, cysts, or cystic fibrosis gene mutations) or acquired through inflammation associated with stones, diseases and other medical conditions. One of the risk factors is urinary tract infection. An…

Do Penile Implants Work?
Erectile Dysfunction

Do Penile Implants Work?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common male health problem. Some men experience temporary ED, while others cope with the problem on a long-term basis. If you have erectile dysfunction, talk to your doctor about your treatment options, which may include penile implants. Penile implants are surgically inserted so that you can achieve an erection whenever…

What is Horny Goat Weed?
Sexual Health

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…