Archive for 'Erectile Dysfunction'
If a man is taking depression related mediation like Zoloft or Prozac, can it cause E.D. and can E.D. medication still work to help achieve an erection?
Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by Mel G.
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Yes, these drugs not only inhibit erection, they also prevent orgasm and ejaculation and for the purposes of erection.
So taking E.D. medication like Viagra could counteract the anti-erection effect of Zoloft, but one should always consult a doctor before mixing medications.
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Is it possible for men with penile implants to have enhanced erections by using E.D. medication?
Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by Mel G.
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The simple answer is yes, however this is not based on solid medical findings but surveys on men done across the country over the last 10 years.
In essence, some medication use to treat E.D. can stimulate residual penile tissue that still exists in a man with an implant and that tissue can as [...]
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What are pellets (MUSE)?
Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by Mel G.
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Pellets are medically used in a procedure known as trans urethral therapy.
Essentially this procedure is involves a small pellet of a medication that is put directly into the urethra to simulate an erection. The urethra is the tube that runs through the penis and carries urine from the bladder and out through the [...]
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What about injections? How do they work?
Posted on 05. Nov, 2009 by Mel G.
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A drug is injected directly into the shaft of the penis prior to a man having sexual intercourse. Although it sounds a bit worrying it is easy to learn.
The medication usually works within about 15 minutes. Even though many men may be uncomfortable injecting themselves, expert believe injections are perhaps the fastest method [...]
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How often are hormone treatments the solution to E.D.?
Posted on 21. Oct, 2009 by Mel G.
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Hormonal problems are rarely the cause of impotence. The most common hormone abnormality is reduced levels of the male sex hormone testosterone. Testosterone can be restored to a therapeutic level with hormone replacement therapy. Testosterone replacement therapy should only be taken if you are tested and these tests confirm a deficiency.
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Can a man on blood pressure or diabetes medication still use drugs to effectively treat E.D.?
Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by Mel G.
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There have been clinic tests that have shown men taking other medications for other conditions such as diabetes, have had success in treating their E.D. with drugs like Viagra.
However, men who take nitrates or heart related medications are not prescribed E.D. related medications because their mixture can be lethal. [...]
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How do you know if a product that claims to cure or fix Erectile Dysfunction is the real deal?
Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by Mel G.
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When it comes to health care or medical products that promise results, especially those concerning E.D., the Federal Trade Commission offers these tips for evaluating claims you may want to believe and should be careful about:
• If the product is advertised as effective for treating impotence and no physician’s prescription is necessary, [...]
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How does Ejaculation Occur?
Posted on 26. Sep, 2009 by Mel G.
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Ejaculation is the release of semen from the penis due to sexual stimulation during sex.
Ejaculation occurs when the semen is released from the prostate to the seminal vessels. After the semen is released, the muscles around the urethra push the semen through the urethra and out of the penis.
Sexual arousal causes nerves [...]
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What is Sildenafil, also popularly known as Viagra?
Posted on 15. Aug, 2009 by Mel G.
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Sildenafil, also known as Viagra developed by Pfizer was the first oral drug approved by the FDA in the United States in 1998 for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.
Sildenafil inhibits PDE5, which is an enzyme that destroys a chemical in the body known as cGMP. By inhibiting the destruction of cGMP, Viagra allows [...]
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How effective is Viagra?
Posted on 13. Aug, 2009 by Mel G.
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According to Pfizer, the manufacturer of Viagra, they indicate the drug is clinically proven to improve erectile function in most men with E.D.
A 28-week study was done by Pfizer of more than 500 men with E.D. where roughly 102 men took 100 mg of Viagra and 205 men took sugar [...]
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