What is impotence? Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction (ED) is an inability to achieve or sustain a prolonged satisfactory erection during any sort of sexual activity. Impotence is different from other conditions that inhibit one’s ability to have sexual intercourse. Other sexual problems may include lack of desire as...
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Treatment for Impotence It is important to discuss with your doctor or specialist which treatment is right for you. Treatments need to be acceptable to both you and your partner/s. Living with impotence is much easier when you have a supportive partner who knows about your difficulties that can be caused by impotence...
read moreWhat Will the Future Bring for Impotence? Several medications are currently being tested for treating impotence; they include: IC351 (another PDE5 inhibitor), sublingual apomorphine, and the combination of yohimbine and L-arginine. And, with the emergence of stem-cell research, scientists also are studying gene therapy to treat...
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Herbs and Supplements Manufacturers of herbal remedies and dietary supplements do not need FDA approval to sell their products. This should be a warning to all people who are using over the counter herbal supplements. Like a drug, herbs and supplements can affect the body’s chemistry, and therefore have the potential to...
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The following procedures are all used in the treatment of impotence: 1. Implantation of a device that causing the penis to become erect 2. Reconstruction of arteries in order to increase the flow of blood to the penis 3. Blocking of veins that drain blood from the penis Implantable devices, known as prostheses, can cause erections...
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