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Several FDA-approved phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor medications exist to treat ED in men. These medications work by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide to relax the penile muscles, expand blood vessels that go into the penis, and improve penile blood flow. This helps improve the ability to get and maintain erections.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) indicates something physical or psychological is preventing a man from achieving and sustaining an erection. The most common reasons for ED involve inadequate blood flow to the penis, damaged erectile tissue and problems with the brain sending sexual arousal signals to the penis. Conditions causing ED include high blood pressure, diabetes, low testosterone, heart disease, neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s) or undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Men who suffer anxiety, depression or other mental health issues may also experience erectile dysfunction.1
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Exercise improves blood flow, which is vitally important to a strong erection, and improves blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide in blood vessels, which he says is exactly how Viagra works. Weight-bearing exercise can increase the natural production of testosterone, a significant factor in erectile strength and sex drive.
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Urologists say this may be the cure for erectile dysfunctionMen with heart disease don’t know risks for erectile dysfunctionErectile dysfunction drugs vary in effectiveness, side effects Dr. Jennifer Landa is Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD, the nation's largest franchise of physicians specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy. Dr. Jen spent 10 years as a traditional OB-GYN, and then became board-certified in regenerative medicine, with an emphasis on bio-identical hormones, preventative medicine and nutrition. She is the author of "The Sex Drive Solution for Women." Learn more about her programs at www.jenlandamd.com.
If it happens more often, it may be caused by physical health or emotional problems. Non-urgent advice: See a GP or go to a sexual health clinic if:
The recent shift in the management and evaluation of ED, with primary care physicians replacing urologists in the forefront of ED diagnosis and therapy, has been a welcome and timely change.
Keep in mind that these medications are amplifiers, not magic pills; you must have sexual stimulation for them to work. These pills also typically do not work the first few times. Here are instructions for how to properly take Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis: Take your medication one hour before sexual activity. Take the pills prior to a meal or after a light snack, especially for Viagra. They do not absorb well if you have a full stomach.
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There are many unproven herbals, dietary supplements, and natural remedies for ED. These include panax, propionyl-L-carnitine, L-citrulline, pomegranate, rhodiola rosea, golden root, Indian ginseng, zinc supplements, and ashwagandha.
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Getting an erection is a complicated process. During an erection, the blood vessels that let blood into your penis relax and widen (dilate). This lets more blood in, which causes the sponge-like tissues of your penis to swell and harden. Your thoughts and senses (touch, hearing, smell and sight) influence a part of your brain that can trigger an erection.