NFL Players Risk Erectile Dysfunction, Low Testosterone
Sexual Health

NFL Players Risk Erectile Dysfunction, Low Testosterone

The display of testosterone and brawn apparent during a football game leaves little room in the observer’s mind for thoughts of impotence and declining T. Yet a new study has found that some former NFL players risk erectile dysfunction and low testosterone after retirement. More specifically, former NFL players who experienced more concussions during their…

Men with Serious Illness Skip Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Erectile Dysfunction

Men with Serious Illness Skip Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

How important is maintaining satisfactory sexual function in your life? Chances are, it’s fairly high on your list. Yet men with erectile dysfunction and serious illness are less likely to get treatment for their sexual challenges, even though healthy sexual activity is a significant part of the quality of life. Why do some seriously ill…

Facts about Erectile Dysfunction Drugs All Men Should Know
Erectile Dysfunction

Facts about Erectile Dysfunction Drugs All Men Should Know

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects nearly every man at some point in his life. Whether it happens only occasionally or has become a chronic problem—or somewhere in between—men frequently turn to erectile dysfunction drugs. While the “little blue pill” and its cousins usually come to mind first, there are other medications for erectile dysfunction that are…

Can Saw Palmetto Improve Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile Dysfunction

Can Saw Palmetto Improve Erectile Dysfunction?

Men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) who take saw palmetto may experience an unexpected benefit from this natural remedy. A new study found that saw palmetto not only improved urinary symptoms in men with BPH, but also helped with erectile dysfunction. Numerous studies have shown that saw palmetto works for prostate conditions and in…

What are Penile Implants for Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction

What are Penile Implants for Erectile Dysfunction

So you’ve decided to have penile implants for erectile dysfunction. Penile implants are available in two forms: an inflatable device or semirigid rods. Talk to your doctor about both types to decide which is best for you. As well, use our “Getting Help” guide to talk with your doctor and other healthcare professionals about long-term management of…

Using a Vacuum Erection Device (Penis Pump) to Treat Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction

Using a Vacuum Erection Device (Penis Pump) to Treat Erectile Dysfunction

What is a penis pump? Countless men have experienced erectile dysfunction (ED), either on a temporary or a long-term basis. It may be an embarrassing problem to have, but rest assured that you’re not alone. It’s important to seek help from your doctor for erectile dysfunction because this issue may be a sign of a…

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…

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;…

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…