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Arginine: It's found naturally in food, and it relaxes blood vessels and is used to treat heart problems. Doctors think it boosts circulation to the penis, but Espinosa says he doesn’t recommend it much because the body metabolizes it so quickly. “You need a lot and you need to take it frequently for it to work,” he says.
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Commercials for drugs to improve “low T,” or testosterone, the male hormone, are now vying for airtime, but they address desire, not performance. "Male hormone is not an approved treatment for erectile dysfunction," notes Bennett. "It may be used to increase desire in men who have low testosterone, but it doesn’t improve blood flow to an erection." A doctor can do a blood test to check you for low testosterone, but it is a rare cause of ED. Hormone therapy with injections, patches, or gels applied to the skin may improve mood and sex drive, but it likely won’t fix any mechanical issues. Also, testosterone drugs should not be used by men with prostate cancer. Side effects include acne, breast enlargement, prostate enlargement, and fluid retention.
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The issue with using these types of medications to treat erectile dysfunction is that they only provide a temporary solution and patients remain dependent on these treatments for the remainder of their lives if they choose to be sexually active.
Like all medicines, tadalafil can cause side effects in some people. Many people have no side effects or only minor ones.
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Avanafil is usually taken only when needed, about 15 to 30 minutes before sexual activity. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Before you conclude that brand-name Viagra is superior for that reason, though, consider how much more leeway sildenafil’s strength gives you and your doctor to dial in the best dosage for you. You’ve got more control over it, and of course, the best dosage of any prescription medication will be the smallest dosage that produces the desired effects. Smaller dosage means less cost to you and less risk of side effects. And sildenafil is already much cheaper than Viagra.
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Clinicians should be aware of these possible detrimental effects of TRT and the possible contraindications, and to prescribe and monitor in an appropriate manner, which may vary from patient to patient.
Do not take sildenafil if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking sildenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
They can check your health and any current medications for likely side effects. If psychological reasons are suspected, your doctor can advise you on what would help, including helping you access counselling services you (and your partner) may benefit from. a physical examination, which may include your genitals and prostate gland checking your medications for side effects blood and urine tests for hormones, blood lipids, thyroid, liver and kidney function and diabetes.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common medical condition that primarily affects men older than 40. The most common symptom of ED is difficulty getting and maintaining erections firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse.
A GP might recommend sex therapy, either on its own or in combination with other psychotherapy.
This can be useful even if there is a medical cause, as it gives you a chance to talk about how you feel about having erectile dysfunction. If there is an underlying psychological reason for the difficulty, this is a safe place to explore what this might be and what you can do about it. This is generally not available as a funded service and you would normally need to pay for this privately. If you have been sexually abused, then you may be able to access free counselling through ACC.