Erectile Dysfunction

Back Pain Medication Associated with Higher Risk of ED

Back Pain Medication Associated with Higher Risk of ED

Dose and duration of opioid use associated with increased odds of erectile dysfunction.

AUA: Many Men With Erectile Dysfunction Untreated

AUA: Many Men With Erectile Dysfunction Untreated

Under-treatment persists despite heavy promotion in the media.

Sildenafil Preserves Erectile Function in Radiotherapy Patients

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Data support prophylactic use of a PDE-5 inhibitor in men receiving radiotherapy for prostate cancer.

Dual Drug Regimen Superior for Easing LUTS

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Tadalafil plus finasteride improved symptoms scores better than finasteride plus placebo.

Radical Prostatectomy May Prevent LUTS Progression

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Following surgery, symptom severity declined significantly and remained stable over 10 years.

CCH is Effective, Tolerable in Peyronie's

CCH is Effective, Tolerable in Peyronie's

Improvements in penile curvature deformity, Peyronie's disease bother score.

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome

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RLS increases the risk by 38%, data show.

CRP Levels May Predict Response to Erectile Dysfunction Drug

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In a study, CRP levels were significantly higher among ED sufferers who did not respond to tadalafil.

Herpes Virus May Increase Erectile Dysfunction Risk

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Herpes simplex virus infection is independently associated with a nearly threefold increased risk.

Tadalafil Found to Ease Ejaculatory Problems

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The drug, which is approved for treating men with erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or both conditions, also improved orgasmic function.

Gum Disease, Erectile Dysfunction Linked

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Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) are more likely to have chronic periodontitis than those without ED.

Sildenafil's Effect Not Enhanced with Testosterone

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Adding testosterone therapy to sildenafil is not more effective in treating erectile dysfunction (ED) than sildenafil alone,

Periodontal Disease, Erectile Dysfunction Linked

Periodontal Disease, Erectile Dysfunction Linked

Significantly more 30- to 40-year-old males with erectile dysfunction have chronic periodontitis

Managing Erectile Dysfunction, Comorbid Diseases Linked

Managing Erectile Dysfunction, Comorbid Diseases Linked

Management of ED may improve adherence, treatment outcomes, decrease healthcare costs.

Testosterone Doesn't Add to Erectile Response With Sildenafil

Testosterone Doesn't Add to Erectile Response With Sildenafil

Sildenafil plus testosterone not superior for men with erectile dysfunction, low testosterone.

DNA Predicts Risk of Post-Radiotherapy ED

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Dutch and American researchers have identified 12 DNA sequences that may help physicians determine which men will suffer from ED.

SNPs Linked to Erectile Dysfunction After Radiotherapy

SNPs Linked to Erectile Dysfunction After Radiotherapy

Twelve polymorphisms linked to risk of developing ED after radiation for prostate cancer

Partial Nephrectomy Cuts ED Risk

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A retrospective study has found that men who undergo total nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma may be 3.5 times more likely to develop erectile dysfunction.

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED), according to researchers in Taiwan.

Finasteride's Sexual Side Effects May Be Long Term

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Men who use finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual dysfunction long after discontinuing the drug, according to new data.

Normal Saline Lavage Suitable for Penile Prosthesis Salvage

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In a small study, no patient required reoperation for infection.

ED Drug Enables Intercourse within 15 Minutes

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The drug may enable men with mild to severe erectile dysfunction to engage successfully in sexual intercourse within 15 minutes after dosing.

Penile Implant Surgery Safe for Men on Anticoagulants

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Researchers observed no bleeding complications, and no patient required a transfusion.

Shock Waves Successfully Treat Erectile Dysfunction

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Low-intensity shock wave therapy to the penis can effectively treat vasculogenic erectile dysfunction.

Sex Satisfaction Often Declines Post-RP Despite Erection Recovery

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Researchers observed decresae even among men who recover the penetration hardness erections they had before surgery.

Sexual Dysfunction Common Prior to Prostate Cancer Treatment

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Nearly 14% reported erectile problems.

Priapism More Common Than Previously Thought

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U.S. study finds incidence of 8.05 priapism visits per 100,000 emergency department visits.

Calcified Peyronie's Disease Plaques May Predict Surgery

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Men with severe calcified Peyronie's disease (PD) plaques are more likely to progress to surgical treatment than men with non-calcified plaques.

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Raises Erectile Dysfunction Risk

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A prostate cancer diagnosis, by itself, has a negative psychological impact on men that may result in erectile dysfunction.

New Techniques May Improve Erectile Function After Prostate Surgery

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A new study looking at nerve-sparing techniques and maneuvers for radical prostatectomy (RP) found that erectile function may be improved with newer modalities.