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  Impotence Herbal Remedy- 5 Natural Health Secrets to Cure Your Erectile Dysfunction

  21 April 2008 (Monday)

  Why are thousands of men choosing an impotence herbal remedy over the colorful synthetic pills to cure erectile dysfunctions? Because they know the sometimes fatal side effects associated with erectile dysfunction pills.

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  Happy Birthday, Viagra!

  03 April 2008 (Thursday)

  It's the drug that raised the profile of medicine in popular culture. It's been hawked by a prominent politician and has been the butt of jokes on late-night TV. It's Viagara, and it's turning 10 today.

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  FDA Warns Consumers Not To Use "Blue Steel" And "Hero" Products

  03 April 2008 (Thursday)

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use "Blue Steel" or "Hero" products marketed as dietary supplements throughout the United States because they are considered unapproved drugs and have not been proven to be safe or effective. These products contain undeclared ingredients, which may dangerously affect a person's blood pressure level.

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  Viagra may help men lift their spirits, too

  24 March 2008 (Monday)

  Impotence drugs such as Viagra may do more than help men physically have sex - they may also boost levels of a hormone linked with feelings of love, United States researchers reported on Thursday.

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  Viagra still going strong 10 years on

  23 March 2008 (Sunday)

  Viagra, developed by accident by scientists at Pfizer Laboratories, was first approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration on March 27, 1998.

For diabetics, ED is widespread, underdiagnosed

Living with diabetes is challenging, since it involves dietary control, physical exercise, taking medications and glucose monitoring on a regular basis. With vastly improved standards of care, it is possible for most diabetics to maintain a good quality of life.

But some middle-aged men with diabetes may suffer in silence due to their inability to have satisfactory sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a neglected complication of the disease, which is usually underdiagnosed and mostly left untreated.

Not only are men reluctant to come forth with their problem but physicians are equally ill-at-ease while discussing issues of sexuality.

• What exactly is ED?

ED is the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection of sufficient rigidity during sexual intercourse. Isolated sexual failures related to temporary stress, fatigue or overdrinking do not constitute ED.

• How common is it?

ED clearly becomes more frequent beyond 40 years of age but is not an nevitable consequence of ageing. It occurs two to three times more often in patients with diabetes and tends to start 10 to 15 years earlier than in those who are non-diabetic.

• What causes ED?

ED can be caused by several factors, of which diabetes mellitus is the leading cause. Other causes include heart disease or neurological ailments like Parkinsonism, depression, stress, relationship problem or even worrying too much about sexual performance. Excessive smoking and alcohol consumption and certain medications for blood pressure and psychiatric problems can cause it too.

• Can ED be avoided?

The risk can be reduced through adopting suitable lifestyle measures and appropriate management of coexistent diseases. Blood glucose levels should be kept close to normal and blood pressure normalised by proper medication. Quitting smoking, avoidance of alcohol and giving up recreational drugs are helpful. Exercise improves diabetes, lowers blood pressure, encourages weight loss, strengthens muscles, reduces stress and promotes a sense of well-being.

• Can ED be treated?

ED is in fact, one of the most treatable complications of diabetes. It is particularly rewarding to treat since it boosts self-esteem, builds relationships and transforms lives.

• What is VIAGRA?

Viagra is sildenafil citrate in tablet form, a drug that increases flow of blood during sex and improves erection. It does not trigger an erection on its own but only improves the quality of erection. Side effects include headache, flushing, dizziness and blurred vision. Sildenafil should be avoided by patients with advanced form of heart disease or those who take nitrate class of drugs.

• Any other treatment?

Men in whom psychological factors are responsible for ED can be helped by psychotherapy, relationship counselling and psychiatric medications to treat anxiety or depression. Testosterone tablets and injections are useful for those who have hormonal deficiency. For patients who are not candidates for sildenafil, local injection or pellets of a drug called alprostadil can be used to achieve an erection. Vaccuum-assisted mechanical devices are also available.

All treatments for ED have pros and cons. Close liason with your healthcare provider can help you decide what is best for you. For this you can consult your physician, diabetologist or andrologist.

The authors belong to Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, New Delhi

• The Differences Between Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra

  05 October 2007 (Friday)

  Viagra (Sildenafil), also known as “The Blue Pill”, is available in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg pills. Viagra can be taken once per day, between 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual intercourse.

• Difference between Viagra vs Generic Viagra

  05 October 2007 (Friday)

  A generic drug must contain the same active ingredients and must be equivalent in strength and dosage to the original brand-name product. While generics and brand-name drugs contain the same active ingredients, the inactive ingredients may be different.