What is Tongat ali?
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What is Tongat ali?

Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a tree native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, and its root has long been used by the natives to treat erectile dysfunction as well as boost sexual desire and sexual performance. The few scientific investigations into tongkat ali have been done with lab animals. In the lab, two studies have…

Can Testosterone Therapy Help with Weight Loss?
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Can Testosterone Therapy Help with Weight Loss?

Obese men who have low testosterone levels may experience some weight loss if they take testosterone therapy, according to a new study. However, the study’s authors warn that testosterone therapy, which is sometimes prescribed to treat male menopause (andropause) should not be viewed as a weight loss remedy. The researchers, who presented their findings at the 9th…

Link between Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction
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Link between Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction

Although prostate cancer doesn’t directly cause erectile dysfunction, the treatments for this disease can often result in its development. Prostate cancer treatments that can cause impotence range from surgery to remove either part or all of the prostate gland (prostatectomy), radiation therapy (both external beam and brachytherapy [radioactive seed implants]), and hormone therapy. Depending on…

Does Prostate Surgery Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
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Does Prostate Surgery Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Radical prostatectomy, which involves removing the entire prostate and some of the surrounding tissue, and erectile dysfunction as a complication is a common occurrence. The entire prostate is removed because on average, a man will have five or more tumors in his prostate, and their exact locations cannot be identified accurately before surgery. Rather than…

Can Pomegranates Naturally Treat Prostate Cancer and ED?
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Can Pomegranates Naturally Treat Prostate Cancer and ED?

Pomegranates are a fruit with an unusual leathery outer rind and spongy interior that is populated with dozens of seeds. These fruits are rich in antioxidants and a phytonutrient called ellagitannin, which is especially helpful in promoting prostate health. If the rough rind is a deterrent to your trying this tasty fruit, pomegranate juice and…

How Do ED Drugs Work?
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How Do ED Drugs Work?

If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction and want to try a pill treatment that produces good results, then you have five options available. All five FDA-approved drugs for erectile dysfunction – Cialis (tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil), Staxyn (vardenafil), Viagra (sildenafil), and Stendra (avanafil) – work in a similar way, with some slight variations in how long…