Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the medical term for impotence and is the inability to get keeps an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activities. It is on rise due to increased stress in life. According to data available, 1 out of every 10 men suffers from ED. In fact there are an estimated 100 million ED sufferers all over the world but only 10-15 % seeks treatment. American data (Massachusetts Male Aging) study shows that 52% of the men 40 to 70 year age group suffer from ED. ED is seriously under –diagnosed and untreated worldwide. Most common causes of Erectile Dysfunction: 1. Common medical conditions like Diabetes. 2. It is also associated with some medications used to treat certain conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension and Depression. 3. Life style factors like Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. 4. Certain psychological conditions like stress and inferiority complex. Erectile Dysfunction treatment: 1. Take the counseling from a psychiatrist, if there is a psychological problem. 2. Treatment with medication: The good news is that erection problems can always be treated medically. Sildenafil is absolutely safe and remedy for ED. Sildenafil citrate tablet is available by prescription. It is now being used in 90 countries. It has generated 26 million prescriptions in the US alone. The most common side effects of Sildenafil are: Headache, Flushing of the face, Upset of the stomach, Temporary changes in color vision (can’t differentiate between blue and green objects) and Blurred vision. In rare instances, men have reported an erection that lasts many hours. Call a doctor immediately if you have erection that lasts more than 4 hours. It should be treated immediately otherwise permanent damage to penis may occur. In a very very rare cases- Heart attacks, stroke irregular heart beats and death may occur. Source: Indian Express … [Read more...]
Sex Survey on low testosterone levels
25% of US men over 30 years have low testosterone levels but only 5% of men have shown symptoms, according to a latest survey on sexual health. More than 4.5 million Americans suffer from low testosterone symptoms. This survey highlighted the fact that all men with low testosterone do not show symptomatic androgen deficiency. This survey was conducted on 1,500 men in Boston area by New England Research Institute researchers. This sexual research report was published in the “Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”. Even though sex hormone levels fall gradually with ageing (from 30 years onwards), unlike women, men do not symptoms of hormone deficiency. From 30 years onwards, testosterone levels decline by 1% a year. Androgen deficiency symptoms: These occur in 3-7% of men under 70 years age and around 20% in men over 70 years age. By 2025, more than 6.5 million American men will suffer from androgen defeciency symptoms. 1. Erectile Dysfunction. 2. Lack of sex drive. 3. Bone loss or osteoporosis. 4. Sleep disturbances and lethargy. 5. Depression. 6. Diminished physical performance. Low testosterone: It is defined as 300 ng/dl of total testosterone and less than 5 ng/dl of free testosterone. Who need testosterone replacement therapy? Men with symptomatic androgen deficiency clearly benefit from testosterone replacement therapy. Contraindications: 1. Men with prostate cancer. 2. Symptom less testosterone decline. 3. Fall in testosterone levels with age. Who are at high risk for androgen deficiency? 1. Men with a waist line over 40. 2. Uncontrolled blood pressure. 3. Signs of Insulin resistance. All the above points fall under Metabolic Syndrome. Testosterone replacement therapy may protect these men from coronary artery disease and other harmful effects of metabolic syndrome. Men with low testosterone levels without any disease or anatomical abnormality should receive treatment as it prevents bone loss in them. … [Read more...]
