Erectile Dysfunction News
With more remedies on the market than ever, male sexual dysfunction is a highly treatable problem. Read the latest medical research on causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction.
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Under the radar men's health red flags may point to heart problems
Researchers are calling for general practitioners to take a more proactive approach towards addressing erectile dysfunction (ED) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), in light of new findings suggesting these conditions may be linked to underlying cardiometabolic disorders. A study highlighted the importance of screening for urinary symptoms in men. -
Erectile dysfunction drugs may be linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
The drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. The study does not prove that erectile dysfunction drugs reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. It only shows an association. -
Low sexual satisfaction linked to memory decline later in life
Low sexual satisfaction in middle age may serve as an early warning sign for future cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study, which tracked associations between erectile function, sexual satisfaction and cognition in hundreds of men aged 56 through 68, found that declines in sexual satisfaction and erectile function were correlated with future memory loss. -
Novel drug regenerates erectile nerves damaged by prostate surgery
Researchers have developed a topical drug that regenerates and restores the function of erectile nerves damaged by radical prostatectomy, the most common treatment for localized prostate cancer. The drug was tested in rats. -
Study examines prostate cancer treatment decisions
A five-year follow-up study of more than 2,000 US men who received prostate cancer treatment is creating a road map for future patients regarding long-term bowel, bladder and sexual function in order to clarify expectations and enable men to make informed choices about care. -
Why sex becomes less satisfying with age
The number of women regularly having sex declines with age, and the number of women enjoying sex postmenopause is even lower. Although these facts are not surprising, the causes for these declines may be because previous research focused largely on biological causes only. However, a new study identifies psychosocial contributors. -
Erectile dysfunction drug 'effective' as heart failure treatment
A drug used to treat erectile dysfunction has been found to slow or even reverse the progression of heart failure in sheep. The study is a breakthrough in the treatment for the disease in which five year survival rates are lower than most common cancers. -
Improved procedure for cancer-related erectile dysfunction
Surgeons have modified a minimally invasive technique to help men regain erectile function lost after prostate cancer surgery.