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…
A day doesn’t go by without some report or news about climate change, air pollution, and their impact on our health. But did you know there may be a link between polluted air and impotence? Can air pollution cause erectile dysfunction? The answer, it seems, is yes, at least in rats. According to researchers at…
Can an enlarged prostate lead to erection problems? The short answer to your question is, it might. Now for the longer explanation. A relationship between an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and erectile dysfunction was, at one time, believed to be based on age: the thinking was that the older a man was, the more likely…
Overweight or obese men with diabetes often have more than blood sugar levels on their mind–up to 40 percent of them experience erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms, such as urinary frequency or painful urination. But a new study says there is a relatively quick solution to these problems–weight loss. It’s been established that…
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…
Men who are living with erectile dysfunction (ED) have a challenge on their hands, but there also are many treatment options. One popular option is the use of oral ED drugs, of which there are now five: avanafil (Stendra), sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (both Levitra and Staxyn). Here we are comparing Cialis and…
If you take finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or for male pattern baldness, get ready to see new labeling with your prescription. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced labeling changes for both the name brands (Proscar and Propecia) and generic finasteride formulations after it reviewed the adverse event reports related to this…
If you stay up late enough, you can be entertained by a variety of commercials and infomercials on TV about male enhancement products. If all the claims the manufacturers of these products made were true, there would be a lot of very satisfied men. However, promises that your erection will not only be harder but…
How does an erectile dysfunction ring work? An erectile dysfunction ring helps a man maintain an erection for intercourse. Worn at the base of the penis, the ring works by constricting the blood flow out of the penis (while allowing blood to continue to flow in). This keeps the blood in the penis and therefore…
Men with prostate cancer might be concerned about hormone therapy and erectile dysfunction. The use of hormone therapy (aka, androgen deprivation or ablation) for treatment of prostate cancer impacts testosterone levels as well as libido, resulting in erectile dysfunction. Hormone therapy is designed to dramatically reduce the levels of male hormones, primarily testosterone and dihydrotestosterone…
Up to 80 percent of men experience erectile dysfunction after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland. Now scientists believe a protein can quickly regenerate the nerve that is damaged during such surgery and restore erectile function. The protein, named sonic hedgehog after a video game character, normally promotes regeneration of nerves and orchestrates…
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…
If you are a man who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and problems with sexual function, the results of a new study could be welcome news. Investigators found that use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in men with OSA can improve sexual function and libido, and is especially beneficial in men with erectile…
Is erectile dysfunction linked to income? It appears to be, but the cause may not be what you think. A new study finds that men who are married to women who make more than they do are more likely to use drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) than are men who bring home the bigger…
Prostate cancer can be treated with various types of radiation therapy, and each form has a somewhat different effect on erectile function. The forms of radiation therapy you may consider include: External beam radiation therapy (EBRT), which involves exposing the prostate gland and surrounding tissues to radiation doses every day for a designated treatment period…
Psychological erectile dysfunction (ED) may be increasing, and the reason could have something to do with geography. The US Department of Veterans Affairs recently revealed that its spending for ED drugs has nearly tripled over the past six years. That’s because more and more veterans are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health issues…
If you take yohimbe supplements for erectile dysfunction and you’re not getting any results in the bedroom, it’s possible the yohimbe supplement you chose does not contain the amount of the herb stated on the label. According to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) study, an analysis of yohimbe supplements found only one matched the…
Erectile dysfunction drug use is under controversy. More than half of men over the age of 40 are said to be affected by erectile dysfunction (ED). However, according to insurance claim data presented at the 2013 meeting of the European Association of Urology, most Americans and Europeans with erectile dysfunction are untreated. The first erectile dysfunction…
Defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection, erectile dysfunction is a common–but not normal or inevitable! — issue for men. By the age of 40, 40% of men experience erectile dysfunction. That number will increase to 70% of men by the seventh decade. Creating and maintaining an erection is a complicated process…
