Traumatic Causes.

Trauma or injury to the penis, spinal cord, prostate, bladder, and pelvis can lead to erectile dysfunction by harming nerves, smooth muscles, arteries, and fibrous tissues of the corpora cavernosa. Bicycle riding for long periods has also been implicated as a cause of erectile dysfunction.

Some types of prostate or bladder surgery. Surgery of the colon, prostate, bladder, or rectum may damage the nerves and blood vessels involved in erection.

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Erectile dysfunction, also called “impotence”, is one of the most common health problems affecting men. Erectile dysfunction can be a total inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections. Chronic ED affects about 5% of men in their 40s and 15-25% of men by the age of 65. Transient ED and inadequate erection affect as many as 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70.

There is much hope thanks to modern medicine and techniques.

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Parents are wondering whether circumcision is an essential procedure for their child. Some countries are practicing this act and others are not. However, there are some parents who want their sons to be circumcised for religious, social and cultural reasons.

 Following every circumcision, the tip of the penis may seem red or yellowish. If there is a bandage, it should be changed on a regular basis in order to reduce the danger of becoming contaminated. Some says that petroleum jelly should be used in order to remain the bandage from sticking. A plastic ring is usually used instead of a bandage.

Is it true that high blood pressure can cause erectile dysfunction? Oh no!

Majority of the common causes of Erectile Dysfunction are the medical conditions, specific medications and even lifestyle habits. These factors can actually affect the ability of the blood to flow through the penile tissues (so better be careful!)

It is known that hypertension or high blood pressure has no real symptoms. Men and women who have this condition don’t even have an idea that they are already suffering from it. Because of this, a lot of people are unaware so they are left untreated which sadly results to stroke, heart disease and yes, erectile dysfunction.

As we all know, acupuncture or sex therapy sessions are quite costly. An explanation why other patients resort to herbal medicine. The use of herbal medicine as a treatment is not new in the medical arena. Actually, there are what we call Herbalist Doctors who can give such remedy for Erectile Dysfunction. The usual prescriptions were Asian ginseng and Ginkgo biloba. These herbal medicines are believed to make better or enhance erectile function in some men. Others are taking nutritional supplements as well as bioflavonoids, zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and flaxseed meal, which was proven to help patients with the disorder. 

Men will always be men. More or less, they are shying away to seek for medical help or sex therapist and be upfront regarding Erectile Dysfunction.  A reason why they are finding ways for other treatment which does not need a regular session but at the same time is effective as well.

 In Chinese medicine, Acupuncture is a medical practice or procedure that treats illness or provides local anesthesia by insertion of needles at exact sites of the body. The needles stimulates the body’s capability to resist or overcome illnesses and conditions by correcting “imbalances.” In some studies, it helped some men with Erectile Dysfunction.

Most medical experts agree that a healthy balanced diet is very crucial in achieving good health.
It is the first step in being fit as it will cause you to lose weight and your body will feel better inside and out.

Aside from these benefits proper diet also helps in avoiding impotence as well as boosting your sex life.

Foods that are considered as aphrodisiacs such as oysters or chocolate causes a temporary increase in libido, but a healthy diet can help you achieve more than that. Erectile dysfunction is mainly caused by lack of energy and stamina, too much stress and what we eat greatly affects these things.

Kegels exercise is a work out invented by Dr. Arnold Kegel which involves contracting pelvic muscles. This is a proven method in strengthening male erections as well as preventing premature ejaculation. Scientists also say that this can help reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction
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The Pelvic Floor Muscles are the same muscles used to control urination.

n Kegels Exercise are usually done in sets wherein pelvic floor muscles are contracted and released repeatedly.

Here are a few methods:

Quick pumps

Try doing 15 reps of quick pumps, rest for half a minute and repeat. From 15 you can increase the number of reps as you can.

Hold and release
Contract the Pelvic floor muscles slowly and hold or 5 seconds, release gradually. Do at least 25 reps two times a day.

The Elevator
Slowly contract the muscles 1/3 of the way, pause, and then 2/3 of the way, pause, then all the way. Do 10 reps twice a day.

Through the wonders of nano-technology comes gels that are loaded with nano-particles that have stable time release functions, that can be integrated into gels and cremes for application to the genital areas. Nitric oxide is a compound that enhances circulation in the human body, a different form of which is used for treatment of heart conditions to force regular beats during irregular cycles. The advent of nano-particles that can be applied is under study as a temporary way of delivering the drug to the blood vessels in the genitals to enhance performance for the millions of silently suffering ED patients. (more…)

Claims of healthy people who have been using the much used Viagra and Cialis that their vision have been experiencing problems have been laid to rest. This is after a corporate funded research study that took test groups and got their vision checked (through advanced eye imaging systems that looked at their vision cells) before and after taking the drugs for a specified period of time with no ill effects. The tests were done to finally put to rest any ill effects the drugs had on the eyes and overall vision system that increases blood flow to the male reproductive organs. (more…)