Category Archives: Erectile Dysfunction

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Medispec [http://www.medispec.com ], a world leader in non-invasive medical solutions, announced today that its ED-1000 [http://www.medispec.com/solutions/erectile-disfunction ] solution has been found to be an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) by leading urologists around the world. The solution has been proven as a clinically effective alternative to pharmacological solutions (Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors) - such as Cialis, Viagra or Levitra - and dramatically reduces the need for treatments that require vacuum pumps, injections or implants. As a non-invasive, drug-free treatment, the ED-1000 [http://www.medispec.com/solutions/erectile-disfunction ] triggers the bodys natural repair mechanisms, returning spontaneity to the bedroom. The technology - designed specifically to treat the underlying cause of vascular-related ED - is based on the use of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwaves to improve the volume of blood flow within the body. The shockwaves stimulate the creation of new microvascular blood vessel networks that increase the blood supply to erectile tissue. Extensive clinical trials have shown that the increased blood supply enables the patient to achieve and maintain firm erections for a minimum of two years following treatment. The twenty minute ED-1000 [http://www.medispec.com/solutions/erectile-disfunction ] treatment - repeated several times over a number of weeks - has produced positive … Continue reading →

By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 09:50 EST, 28 June 2012 | UPDATED: 10:22 EST, 28 June 2012 A man who has been drinking his wife's breast milk, straight from the source, for over one and a half years says it cured his erectile dysfunction. In the season three premiere of TLC's Strange Sex, Jeff reveals how he is sexually stimulated by breastfeeding and impregnating his wife, Michelle. Jeff, who lives in Ohio, says candidly on the show: 'There are individuals out there that get turned on by feet, spanking, and cars. I get turned on by drinking my wife's breast milk and getting her pregnant.' Sexual fetishes: In the season three premiere of TLC's Strange Sex, Jeff reveals how he is stimulated by breastfeeding and impregnating his wife, Michelle The couple have one child, Ala, and it wasn't until she was born and Michelle was nursing her that his fetish was 'fully realised.' He said: 'Michelle was nursing her, and it was something I felt like, you now what, I'd actually like try it. 'The first time I breast fed from Michelle, I just latched on and the milk started flowing. It was such a turn on, I had to … Continue reading →

NEW YORK, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Historically, low testosterone in men was commonly blamed for the inability to achieve and sustain an erection and hormone replacement therapy was considered the fix. Today, however, significant progress has been made in diagnosing the causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) and targeting the right treatment method for individual men. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120619/NY26458) The hormone testosterone is responsible for the development and maintenance of male reproductive tissues and typical male characteristics. "Testosterone and manliness are linked in our minds," Dr. J. Francois Eid says, "and so many men with ED issues quickly blame their testosterone level." Eid is a world renowned urologist who specializes inED treatment, penile implantsandpenile prosthesis surgery with his innovative "No Touch Surgical Technique." He is Clinical Associate Professor of Urology at the Weill -Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and Director of Advanced Urological Care, PC in Manhattan, NY. Problematically, many doctors make the same mistake and set men with erectile dysfunction on a course of androgen replacement therapy that can actually do a disservice to the patient. Aggressive marketing and pressure from the pharmaceutical industry further exacerbate the dangerous practice of hormone replacement therapy. Some of the long-term effects of … Continue reading →

SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apricus Biosciences, Inc. ("Apricus Bio" or "the Company") (APRI) (www.apricusbio.com) today announced that the Company has filed its response to questions received from Swissmedic, the Agency for Therapeutic Products in Switzerland, relating to its marketing application previously filed for Vitaros(R), the Company's lead product candidate for the treatment of erectile dysfunction ("ED") in Switzerland. The filing of the Apricus Bio response triggers a 90-day review process, after which if found acceptable, may then trigger a pre-decision by Swissmedic for the approval of Vitaros(R) for ED in that country. Following a subsequent approval decision and any required Company responses, Apricus Bio would then be required to supply Swissmedic with the final labeling and pricing information of Vitaros(R), which could take an additional 90 days for review and acceptance before that product can be marketed in Switzerland. "An approval in Switzerland would mark our second worldwide approval and our first European approval for Vitaros(R) for ED and would be an important step for us in our goal of marketing and selling this product on a worldwide basis," said Bassam Damaj, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Apricus Bio. "Swissmedic is considered one of … Continue reading →

Public release date: 13-Jun-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Doug Dusik ddusik@aasmnet.org 630-737-9700 American Academy of Sleep Medicine DARIEN, IL Men who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are seeing another potential benefit from continuous positive airway pressure therapy, or CPAP: improved sexual function and satisfaction in non-diabetic men under age 60. A study out of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., assessed the erectile function and libido of 92 men who were newly diagnosed with OSA and starting CPAP therapy. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in OSA patients, and nearly half of the men in the Walter Reed study reported the presence of ED. Patients were assessed again after one, three and six months of CPAP therapy. The results show that CPAP improved the sexual function and satisfaction in the majority of men in the study regardless of their level of erectile function reported at the very start. Those with ED had more robust improvements and even many without ED reported improved sexual function and satisfaction. "We were surprised at how prevalent ED is in a relatively young population of men with sleep apnea. The average age was 45," said Joseph Dombrowsky, MD, the … Continue reading →

Heart to Heart Talk By Philip Chua Cebu Daily News Diminished or ineffective erection in man causing inability to have a successful intercourse 75 percent of the time is medically termed erectile dysfunction, or ED, for short. This condition affects between 18 to 30 million in the United States, some as early as age 40, according to the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. Others have reported ED to affect some in their mid-20s, mostly due to psychological or medical reason. Is poor libido same as ED? No, diminished or absent libido is the lack of sexual desire. This and problems with ejaculation are also forms of male sexual dysfunction, but ED is the actual physical inability to have an effective and sustained erection to achieve ejaculation. Men with ED have normal libido, but have ineffective erection. Usually, there is a physical or medical (hemodynamic) reason for it. What is the normal mechanism? When a man is sexually stimulated, the normal hemodynamic is initiated by the brain (the largest sex organ, contrary to what some people erroneously think), which sends electrical impulses to the genital nerves in the male organ, causing the smooth muscles inside the two longitudinal sausage casing-like chambers (tubular … Continue reading →

Stanford, Calif. (PRWEB) June 12, 2012 To support National Mens Health Week, Michael Eisenberg, MD, director of the Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery program at Stanfords Department of Urology, is urging men and their loved ones to seek expert help if they are worried about erectile dysfunction. Not only should men expect to have the physical ability for good and adequate sex function as they age, they should also know that dysfunction can be an important early warning sign for other serious health conditions. In fact, Eisenberg said, most cases of erectile dysfunction stem from a physical cause, not a psychological one. Large epidemiologic studies estimate that dysfunction affects probably about 50 percent of all men in this country between age 40 and 70, he said. In the past, it was thought that most of this dysfunction was psychological. We now know that probably 85 to 90 percent is due to an organic cause that we can identify. The predominant causes are cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and obesityand those conditions have increased in recent years. Certain medications for blood pressure and psychiatric illnesses can also have a negative impact on function, Eisenberg said. There are some psychological … Continue reading →

LONDON, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A natural treatment made from Saw Palmetto berries can have a significant effect in reducing sexual dysfunction in men with prostate problems, a new clinical trial has found. A male libido study carried out by Swiss-based herbal specialists A. Vogel is the first using extracts from Saw Palmetto berries to show improvement not only on the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) but also the erectile and ejaculatory problems it often causes. The treatment, marketed in the UK by A. Vogel's Bioforce arm under the brand name Prostasan, was given to 82 patients, most of them aged between 50 and 70. During the eight week-trial in Switzerland they took one 320mg capsule of Saw Palmetto extract daily. At the end of the trial the 18.8 per cent suffering severe BPH symptoms had dropped to only 4.3 percent, while overall 66 percent reported enhanced erectile function and libido. Practising urologist, Dr Eugen Riedi, who organised the trial, says results clearly showed Prostasan significantly improved not only BPH but also all areas of sexual dysfunction. "That is a critical factor when it is considered one of the side-effects of frequently prescribed medication is that it may … Continue reading →

Q. I am a very active Army physical training instructor. I am 45 years old and have always had a great sex drive until I started taking Crestor six months ago to lower my cholesterol. My sex drive has totally disappeared. I am unable to maintain an erection and feel tired all the time. It has been causing me a great deal of stress and anguish. Is Crestor causing my erectile dysfunction and libido problems? A. Sexual side effects have been reported with some statins, such as lovastatin, pitavastatin (Livalo) and simvastatin. The official prescribing information for Crestor, however, makes no mention of low libido or erectile dysfunction. There is reason to believe that all statins may have a negative impact on sexual function by lowering testosterone levels (Journal of Sexual Medicine, April 2010). Cholesterol is a building block for testosterone, so it is not surprising that cholesterol-lowering drugs might have an impact on this hormone. Results from French research suggest that such drugs may trigger or worsen erectile dysfunction (Drug Safety, July 2009). Ask your doctor if there's another way to control cholesterol. If not, a test for testosterone or an ED drug might be helpful. Q. To prevent … Continue reading →

Newswise A paper just published hypothesizes that vitamin D deficiency may be an important risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED). Evidence cited supporting the link between low vitamin D and ED include that those with Asthma, depression, falls and fractures, multiple sclerosis, and periodontal disease are at greater risk of having ED. In addition, those with ED are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and metabolic syndrome. All of these diseases are linked to vitamin D deficiency. Vascular problems account for about half the cases of ED. There is a large body of research finding that vitamin D can maintain vascular health. The mechanisms appear to include suppressing the activity of the renin-angiotensin system, thereby lowering blood pressure, improving endothelial function, reducing inflammation, and reducing vascular calcification. Solar ultraviolet (UV) light is the primary source of vitamin D for most people. In addition, UV increases nitric oxide concentrations in the blood, which also appears to reduce the risk of ED. Those diagnosed with ED should consider having serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration measured, then adopt a program to increase concentrations to at least 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/l) through vitamin D supplementation and/or increased solar UVB exposure. Serum … Continue reading →