Archive for the 'Erectile Dysfunction (ED)' Category

The causes of erectile dysfunction

October 22nd, 2007

Erectile dysfunction (ED or (male) impotence) is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis. There are various underlying causes, such as cardiovascular leakage and diabetes, many of which are medically treatable.

The causes of erectile dysfunction may be physiological or psychological. Physiologically, erection is a hydraulic mechanism [...]

Homoeopathic treatment

April 1st, 2007

The selection of potency has all along been a burning problem in homoeopathy. To fulfil the highest ideal of cure, not only the selection of the medicine must be correct, its potency and dose must also be accurate. It has been observed that a medicine may fail to produce any beneficial effect in a patient [...]

Available treatments for erectile dysfunction

April 1st, 2007

When psychological factors or difficulties in the man’s relationship with his partner are considered an important cause for erectile dysfunction, a course of sex or couple’s therapy might be recommended. It is very useful in helping couples re-establish a sexual relationship when there has been a long period without sexual interaction because of erectile dysfunction. [...]

Erection-inducing drugs

April 1st, 2007

Oral drugs which induce erection have revolutionised the treatment of ED over the last eight years. They don’t work for everybody, but they do work for the majority – even in diabetes. They can also help people with neurological and spinal problems.
Also, the choice of available drugs means that if one particular drug doesn’t suit [...]

Impotence vacuum pump

December 24th, 2006

Prior to the launch of Viagra®, the little blue pill that revolutionized the treatment of male impotence, impotence vacuum pumps were one of the most popular and successful impotence treatments available.

Impotence vacuum pumps remain the preferable option and the most viable alternative to the new impotence drugs for a large number of men.
Impotence (or erectile [...]

Mechanical aids for ED

December 24th, 2006

There are a number of devices that can help men to achieve a better erection and to have successful sex.
Vacuum pumps.
A pump is a cylinder which you put over your penis. You then pump out the air. That should ‘suck’ your penis into an erection – which, however, tends to be a bit cold and [...]

Erection-inducing drugs

December 24th, 2006

Oral drugs which induce erection have revolutionised the treatment of ED over the last seven years. They don’t work for everybody, but they do work for the majority – even in diabetes. They can also help people with neurological and spinal problems.
Also, the choice of available drugs means that if one particular drug doesn’t suit [...]

Physical causes of erectile dysfunction

December 24th, 2006

Alcohol and tobacco use
Fatigue
Brain or spinal-cord injuries
Hypogonadism (which leads to lower testosterone levels)
Liver or kidney failure
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Radiation therapy to the testicles
Stroke
Some types of prostate or bladder surgery

ED FAQ

December 24th, 2006

How do I know my ED is not in my head?
Many years ago most men with ED were thought to have psychological problems. This was the result of our ignorance of the normal mechanism of erection and the causes of ED. We now realize that most men have underlying physical causes.
If I worry about my [...]

Non-Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction

December 24th, 2006

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a medical term that describes the inability to achieve and or maintain an erect penis adequate for sexual function. This condition is one of the most common sexual problems for men and the number of men suffering from ED increases with age. Approximately 25 million American men suffer from ED, although [...]

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