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Erectile Dysfunction

Iranian researchers who studied men undergoing prostate surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) found that 12.5% of those without erectile dysfunction (ED) before surgery developed the condition postoperatively.

Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Greater Mortality

Jody A. Charnow April 29, 2009

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with an increased risk of death from any cause and from cardiovascular disease (CVD), new findings show.

Erectile Dysfunction Is Associated with Greater Mortality

April 27, 2009

CHICAGO—Erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with an increased risk of death from any cause and from cardiovascular disease (CVD), new findings show.

Recovery of Sexual Function After Cryosurgery for PCa

Jody A. Charnow April 02, 2009

Among prostate cancer patients who had no erectile dysfunction (ED) before undergoing cryosurgery, more than one third recovered full sexual function two years post-operatively, a British study found.

Sexual Activity Low 15 Years Post-EBRT

Jody A. Charnow March 17, 2009

Researchers who followed-up men 15 years after external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for localized prostate cancer found that most were not sexually active and a high proportion had severe erectile dysfunction (ED).

Recovery of Sexual Function Possible After Cryosurgery for PCa

Jody A. Charnow March 03, 2009

Age Affects Link Between Erectile Dysfunction, Coronary Artery Disease

Jody A. Charnow February 26, 2009

Erectile dysfunction (ED) in men aged 40-49 years is associated with a pronounced increase in the risk of future coronary artery disease (CAD), according to researchers.

ED Common in Diabetic Men

Jody A. Charnow February 13, 2009

Nearly 25% of type 2 diabetic men in the Action for Health in Diabetes study reported having complete erectile dysfunction (ED), according to an article in The Journal of Sexual Medicine (2009; published online ahead of print).

Sexuality in Men with Spina Bifida

Gary W. Bong, MD, Eric S. Rovner, MD January 12, 2009

With medical advances in spinal-closure techniques, shunting procedures for hydrocephalus, and renal preservation, a child born with spina bifida (SB) today has a 75%-90% chance of reaching adulthood. As a result, more males with SB are reaching sexual maturity and transitioning from pediatric to adult urologists. These individuals are in need of urologic care.

Statin May Work for Erectile Dysfunction

Jody A. Charnow November 12, 2008

Atorvastatin may yield improvement in patients whose sole risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED) is hypercholesterolemia.

Erythropoietin May Ease Post-Op ED

Jody A. Charnow October 01, 2008

Men with normal erectile function who receive erythropoietin a day before undergoing nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy may have better recovery of erectile function after surgery, according to investigators.

Insurers Should Cover Post-Op ED Treatment

John Schieszer August 28, 2008

ORLANDO—Men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED) following prostate cancer surgery usually do not have coverage for ED treatment even though their insurance policies cover surgery for prostate cancer, according to a study.

Gene Therapy Shows Promise for ED

John Schieszer August 28, 2008

ORLANDO—Injections of the Maxi-K gene into the penis of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) appears to be safe and shows potential for improving erectile function, data from a phase I study suggest.

Gene Therapy Shows Promise for ED

John Schieszer June 30, 2008

ORLANDO—Injections of the Maxi-K gene into the penis of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) appears to be safe and shows potential for improving erectile function, data from a phase I study suggest.

Tadalafil Safely Improves ED in in Diabetic Men

Jody A. Charnow May 06, 2008

Once-daily tadalafil 2.5 and 5 mg is safe and effective in men with diabetes and erectile dysfunction (ED), investigators reported in Diabetes Medicine (2008;25:138-146).

ED Is a Predictor of Cardiac Disease: A Urologic Perspective

February 26, 2008

ERECTILE dysfuction (ED), defined as the inability to reach or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance, is age-related and an extremely prevalent medical condition. It is esti-mated to affect more than half of all men over the age of 60, and in the United States alone, ED will develop in more than 600,000 men aged 40-69 annually.1

Once-Daily Use of Tadalafil for ED Okayed

William Weber February 26, 2008

The FDA has approved Cialis (tadalafil) for once-daily use (2.5 mg and 5 mg) to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).

Once-Daily Use of Tadalafil for ED Okayed

William Weber February 12, 2008

The FDA has approved Cialis (tadalafil) for once-daily use (2.5 mg and 5 mg), an oral medication taken to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).

ED Common in Stroke Patients

Jody A. Charnow February 08, 2008

Nearly half of male stroke patients have some degree of erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a study conducted in Qatar.

An Alternative Treatment for Phimosis

Jill Stein November 01, 2007

PARIS—Y-V preputioplasty is a viable alternative to circumcision for men with phimosis who wish to preserve their foreskin, according to investigators in the UK.

ED Linked To Lead

Jody A. Charnow November 01, 2007

EGYPTIAN RESEARCHERS have found a link between chronic lead exposure and erectile dysfunction (ED).

New Penile Prostheses Found Easier to Use

Jill Stein November 01, 2007

PARIS—Early results suggest that patients like the newly modified AMS 700 series inflatable pump penis prosthesis.

Intranasal Drug Holds Promise for ED

John Schieszer September 01, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif.—BREMELANOTIDE, an investigational medication administered into the nose, may improve sexual satisfaction and self-esteem in men with erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a new study.

ED Drug Works Despite LUTS Severity

John Schieszer September 01, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Tadalafil (Cialis) dosed once a day improves erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) and BPH-related lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a study shows. The drugs effect is similar in patients with moderate or severe LUTS.

Daily Sildenafil May Improve CVD

John Schieszer September 01, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Daily dosing of sildenafil (Viagra) may offer both penile vascular and cardiovascular health benefits in type 2 diabetic men with erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a study at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.

ED Linked to Thalidomide

Jill Stein August 01, 2007

VIENNA—Erectile dysfunction (ED) may be a common adverse effect of thalidomide used to treat hematologic diseases, according to a study presented here at the 12th Congress of the European Hematology Association.

ED May Herald Coronary Heart Disease

John Schieszer August 01, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Erectile dysfunction (ED) may predict future coronary heart disease (CHD).

PCa Treatment Type Affects ED Therapy

Jody A. Charnow August 01, 2007

QUEBEC CITY—A Canadian study of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) following prostate cancer therapy showed that those who received radiation therapy alone had greater success with ED treatment than men treated with radical prostatectomy alone or in combination with radiation.

Brachytherapy Sexual Effects Defined

Jody A. Charnow June 01, 2007

BERLIN—Two recent French studies have characterized the effect of prostate brachytherapy on erectile and ejaculatory function.

Counseling ED Patients About Lifestyle

Nelly Edmondson Gupta February 01, 2007

It’s increasingly clear that erectile dysfunction (ED) is strongly linked to a range of underlying ailments including systemic vascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. These disorders, in turn, are associated with diet, exercise, and other lifestyle and emotional factors.