Impotence is a common challenge many men face during their lifetime, and fortunately, there is a growing awareness of this problem and ways to treat it. In most cases, cardiovascular problems and erectile dysfunction go hand in hand, yet many men are not aware of this relationship. In fact, both conditions are the consequence of…
Men with prostate cancer who undergo brachytherapy can maintain erectile function at one year after therapy, according to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. For optimal sexual function, however, most men will need some help from either erectile dysfunction drugs or sexual aids such as penis pumps. Brachytherapy is…
Men who take finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) to treat male pattern hair loss may also experience reduced libido, bouts of erectile dysfunction, and other sexual problems, according to a George Washington University School of Medicine and Health study on the side effects of finasteride. These sexual adverse effects can continue for months, even years, after 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…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) doesn’t only affect men over the age of 40. Younger men may also experience it. You might be reluctant to seek help for your ED, but talking to a doctor is important. The causes of erectile dysfunction in young men may not be obvious. There is a possibility that you have an…
Listen up, gentlemen: if you are experiencing some challenges with sexual difficulties and you also have psoriasis, experts believe there may be a link between these two conditions. In fact, two recent research endeavors have looked at a possible association between erectile dysfunction and psoriasis and have raised some questions about this relationship. Erectile dysfunction…
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…
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…
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…
Injections for erectile dysfunction is one option for erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment. While it might be a little embarrassing to talk to your doctor about ED, you can rest assured that there are several ways to treat it. Your doctor will ask you about your medical history and your symptoms to devise an ED treatment…
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…
