Author: Dr. Hashmi
It is been estimated that about 35%-75% of men with diabetes will experience at least some degree of erectile dysfunction — also called ED or impotence — during their lifetime. Men with diabetes tend to develop erectile dysfunction 10 to 15 years earlier than men without diabetes. As men with diabetes age, erectile dysfunction becomes even more common. Above the age of 50, the likelihood of having difficulties with an erection occurs in approximately 50%-60% of men with diabetes. Above age 70, there is about a 95% likelihood of having some difficulty with erectile function. Is Your Type 2 Diabetes…
Most of us know by now that smoking is bad for the lungs, being overweight is bad for the heart, and stress can lead to headaches and anxiety. But, did you know that all of these factors can also cause erectile dysfunction? Learn how smoking and other lifestyle factors cause ED. Smoking. Smoking increases a person’s risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) which can reduce blood flow throughout the body, including to the penis, impairing a man’s ability to gain an erection. Quitting smoking can help some men partly or fully restore erectile function. Being overweight. According to The…
If you are having problems achieving or maintaining an erection you may want to take a look at your medicine cabinet first. There are a number of prescription and over-the-counter drugs that may cause erectile dysfunction. While these drugs may treat a disease or condition, they can also affect a man’s hormones, nerves, or blood circulation, resulting in ED or increase the risk of ED. Drugs that may cause ED are listed below. The list of possible offenders is long, so check with your doctor regarding medications you are taking to rule out any as a cause of, or contributor…
Behind the scenes, a lot goes into achieving an erection. When you’re turned on, nerves fire in your brain and travel down your spinal cord to your penis. There, muscles relax and blood flows into the blood vessels. The result, if all goes well, is a rigid penis, ready for sex. Unfortunately, all does not always go well. Many diseases — and, in some cases, their treatment — can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). So can injuries, lifestyle choices, and other physical factors. ED can often be treated, and finding the right cause can lead to successful treatment. Diabetes: This…
Nearly every man at some point has a problem getting or keeping an erection. There could be any number of reasons for it, ranging from fatigue, stress, or even side effects of a new medication. But as long as it’s temporary and only happens occasionally, an erection problem is not generally a cause for concern. Some men, however, especially as they get older, experience a more frequent and longer lasting problem with erection known as erectile dysfunction or ED. ED refers to a man’s inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sex. Although ED is more common…
Is It All in My Head? Probably not. Most cases of erectile dysfunction (ED) are caused by physical problems or a combo of physical and emotional ones. Decreased blood flow — in particular, narrowing of the vessels that supply blood to the penis — is often the cause of ED in older men. Emotional issues are more often a cause with younger men. Regardless of the reasons, ED can lead to performance anxiety, depression, stress, and guilt. So it’s important to look for answers. Is the Problem Physical or Psychological? Stress, anxiety, and depression can cause ED. Do you…
What Is the Penis? The penis is the male sexual organ. It contains: Two cylinder-shaped chambers called the corpora cavernosa, which run the length of the penis and contain a maze of blood vessels and sinuses (cavities). The urethra, the channel in which urine and sperm flow, which runs along the underside of the corpora cavernosa. Erectile tissue, which is contained within the corpora cavernosa above the urethra, two main arteries and several veins and nerves. The shaft, the longest part of the penis. The head (glans), located at the end of the shaft. The meatus, the opening at the…
A man has erection problems if he cannot get or keep an erection that is firm enough for him to have sex. Erection problems are also called erectile dysfunction or impotence. Most men have erection problems every now and then. This is normal. These problems can occur at any age. But they are more common in older men, who often have other health problems. Treatment can help both older and younger men. Erection problems can have many causes. These include: Physical problems, such as injury to nerves or loss of blood supply to the penis camera.gif. Other health problems, such…
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors) are taken before you plan to be sexually active. PDE-5 inhibitors will result in an erection only if you are sexually stimulated. How It Works During an erection, blood fills tissue in the penis, causing it to enlarge and become stiff. The PDE-5 inhibitors relax smooth muscle, allowing the penis to fill with blood. Why It Is Used PDE-5 inhibitors can be used when an erection problem (erectile dysfunction) is caused by: Diabetes. High blood pressure. Spinal cord injury or other problems affecting nerve function. Prostate surgery. Side effects of medicines. Emotional or psychological causes. PDE-5…
The medicines in Bimix and Trimix must be mixed together by the pharmacist. You inject this medicine into the side of the penis with a tiny needle. See a picture of an injection camera.gif. Your doctor may give you a trial use of this medicine while you are in the office. This allows the doctor to see how well the medicine works for you, see whether you can use it properly, and check for adverse reactions, such as a painfully long-lasting erection (priapism) or an allergic reaction. How It Works The medicines are injected into the penis before sex to…