Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News From Medical News Today

Erectile Dysfunction Increases With Use Of Multiple Medications

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:00:00 PST

The use of multiple medications is associated with increased severity of erectile dysfunction, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published online in the British Journal of Urology International. This study surveyed 37,712 ethnically diverse men from Southern California and found that men taking various medications are likely to have more severe ED...

Erectile Dysfunction Study Shows High Prevalence Of Peripheral Neuropathy

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:00:00 PST

Spanish researchers have uncovered clear links between erectile dysfunction (ED) and peripheral neuropathy, according to a paper in the December issue of the urology journal BJUI...

Erectile Dysfunction Risk Linked To How Many Medications Are Taken

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:00:00 PST

The more medications a man is on, the higher is his risk of developing erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, researchers from Kaiser Permanente reported in the British Journal of Urology International. Not only is the risk of ED (erectile dysfunction) greater, but also the condition's severity. Lead author, Diana C. Londoño, MD...

Bowel Cancer Patients Need Erectile Dysfunction Advice

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:00:00 PST

A study published on bmj.com shows that male bowel cancer patients have a high probability of suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) after their treatment yet in spite of this, the majority of patients does not receive sufficient information about the condition...

Cialis® For Once Daily Use Now FDA-Approved To Treat Men With Signs And Symptoms Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) And Men With Both ED And BP

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:00:00 PST

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Cialis® (tadalafil) tablets for once daily use for the treatment of men who have both erectile dysfunction and the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (ED+BPH)...

Cialis (Tadalafil) Approved For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment, USA

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PST

Tadalafil (Cialis) has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for the treatment of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) signs and symptoms - a condition in which the prostate gland enlarges. It has also been approved for the treatment of simultaneous BPH and ED (erectile dysfunction). Since 2003, the medication has been on the market legally in the USA for ED treatment...

Two-Thirds Of Men Reported Erection Problems, Often Linked To Lack Of Sex Drive, In Email Sexual Advice Study

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PST

More than two-thirds of men who contacted an email advice service run by a leading sexual advice charity had erection problems, which were frequently linked to loss of sex drive, according to research in the October issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice...

Predicting Sexual Function After Prostate Cancer Treatment Has Improved

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PST

A study published in the Sept. 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association by a Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center research team, suggests more open discussion between doctor and patient will assist in improving quality of life for prostate cancer survivors...

VIVUS Announces FDA Acceptance Of Avanafil New Drug Application For Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:00:00 PST

VIVUS, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVUS) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the company's new drug application (NDA) for its investigational drug candidate, avanafil, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The target date for the FDA to complete its review of the avanafil NDA is April 29, 2012...

Erectile Dysfunction And Inability To Orgasm

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST

For men with erectile dysfunction (ED), 65 percent are unable to have an orgasm and 58 percent have problems with ejaculation, according to new research led by physician-scientists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. The study followed 12,130 men with mild to severe ED and is the largest-ever analysis of orgasmic and ejaculatory dysfunction...

What Is Cialis? What Is Tadalafil?

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:00 PST

Tadalafil, known under the brand name Cialis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and Adcirca for pulmonary arterial hypertension, is a PDE5 inhibitor. Its main competitors are sildenafil citrate (Viagra) and vardenafil (Levitra). Tadalafil's chemical formula is C22H19N3O4. Cialis became nicknamed "the weekend pill" because its effects last 36 hours...

What Is Levitra? What Is Vardenafil?

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:00 PST

Vardenafil, known under the brand name Levitra is a prescription medication for male erectile dysfunction treatment. It belongs to a class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors. Levitra increases blood flow to the penis, which helps gain and sustain an erection during sex...

What Is Viagra? What Is Sildenafil Citrate?

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:00:00 PST

Viagra is the brand name for Sildenafil citrate, and is used for treating erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Originally developed by scientists in Great Britain, it was brought onto the market by Pfizer Inc., a US pharmaceutical company. Viagra is also sold under brand name Revatio. Sildenafil citrate's chemical formula is C22H30N6O4S...

Premature Ejaculation Behavioral Therapy - Not Enough Evidence To Determine Effectiveness

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:00:00 PST

Teaching males to control their minds and bodies so that they can overcome a premature ejaculation problem during sex does not appear to be backed by reliable evidence, researchers revealed in a Review published in The Cochrane Collaboration. Two authors, however, added that so-called behavioral therapy should not be discounted yet, before further studies are done...

"Partner Betweenness" May Contribute To ED In Couples' Relationships

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:00:00 PST

It seems that if your girlfriend or wife is better friends with your friends than you are, you may have more problems on your hands than just a rocky relationship. There is now evidence that there is an association between erectile dysfunction (ED) in heterosexual men and strong relationships that may exist between their partners and their male friends...

When A Man's Female Partner Becomes Too Buddy-Buddy With His Pals, His Sex Life May Suffer

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST

Researchers have found a potential new source for sexual problems among middle-aged and older men: The relationships between their female partners and the men's closest friends. Cornell University and University of Chicago researchers have found a connection between erectile dysfunction and the social networks shared by heterosexual men and their partners...

Erectile Function And Libido Improve In Obese Diabetic Men Who Lose Weight

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:00:00 PST

The Journal of Sexual Medicine published a new study which explains that improved erectile function, sexual desire and lower urinary tract symptoms are enhanced by weight loss in obese men with type 2 diabetes. Led by Professor Gary Wittert, MBBch, MD, FRACP, FRCP, of the University of Adelaide, 31 obese men with type 2 diabetes were studied over an 8 week period by researchers...

Diabetic? Erectile Dysfunction? Lose Weight And Win, Study Reports

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST

New studies support the fact that men with type 2 diabetes suffering from erectile function problems tend to be obese, but by losing a few pounds, patients can recover and be winning again in the bedroom...

Antioxidants Of Growing Interest To Address Infertility, Erectile Dysfunction

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST

A growing body of evidence suggests that antioxidants may have significant value in addressing infertility issues in both women and men, including erectile dysfunction, and researchers say that large, specific clinical studies are merited to determine how much they could help...

Testosterone Deficiency And Replacement Therapy In Men

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:00:00 PST

Testosterone deficiency (TD), often referred to as hypogonadism, is associated with aging and affects approximately 30 percent of men ages 40-79...

MHRA Warns About Dangerous 'Herbal' Treatments For Erectile Dysfunction

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:00:00 PST

Unlicensed herbal remedies for erectile dysfunction, available over the internet, could present serious health risks according to recent test results received by the MHRA. The MHRA received advice from the Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products in Belgium as well as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA on 'Africa Black Ant', 'Rock Hard Weekend', 'Pandora' and 'The Best'...

VIVUS Submits New Drug Application For Avanafil For The Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:00:00 PST

VIVUS, Inc. (NASDAQ: VVUS) announced that a New Drug Application (NDA) has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval of avanafil, its investigational drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED)...

Poor Oral Care May Cause Sexual Problems

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:00:00 PST

A recent study has revealed erectile dysfunction can be linked to gum disease. The research1, carried out on 70 male subjects, showed a correlation between gum disease and the ability to achieve an erection. The data indicates that as the severity of erectile dysfunction increased, so did the prevalence of chronic periodontitis (gum disease). Overall, more than four out of five men (81...

New Delivery System For Viagra Ingredient

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:00:00 PST

Scientists are reporting development and successful initial tests of a potential new delivery system for the biological signaling agent responsible for the effects of Viagra...

Fenugreek Not Just For Your Curry; Improves Male Libido Too

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:00:00 PST

Fenugreek for sexual enhancement? Yes. A new study from down under in Australia represents the power of the curry spice to improve male libido and also is key in increasing milk supplies in mothers with newborns...

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