Why a Clinical Trial Might Be Right for You
by Admin
Posted on 27-03-2023 01:31 AM
The food and drug administration (fda) does not recommend alternative therapies to treat sexual dysfunction. Many products are advertised as " herbal viagra " or "natural" sexual enhancement products, but no clinical trials or scientific studies support the effectiveness of these products for the treatment of ed, and synthetic chemical compounds similar to sildenafil have been found as adulterants in many of these products. The fda has warned consumers that any sexual enhancement product that claims to work as well as prescription products is likely to contain such a contaminant. A 2021 review indicated that ginseng had "only trivial effects on erectile function or satisfaction with intercourse compared to placebo".
What is erectile dysfunction?
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Considerably higher rates of erectile dysfunction are found in men with neurological and vascular problems. Ed is most commonly traced to one of five etiologies: medication-related, neurological, vascular, hormonal, or psychological (table 1). Many medications have been linked to ed, and drug side-effects are thought to be responsible for up to 20% of cases. Nerve damage from diabetes mellitus can cause ed, as can local damage to the pudendal nerve that sometimes occurs with chronic pressure from activities such as long-distance bicycle riding. Decreased arterial flow from vascular illness can also lead to ed, as can hormonal imbalance, and an array of psychological issues including anxiety, stress, depression, mental illness, or dementia.
Advertisement also known as ed or impotence, erectile dysfunction occurs when a man is unable to get or keep an erection firm enough to engage in sexual intercourse. While these commercials spur jokes and laughs among most, erectile dysfunction could indicate a serious health issue. The likelihood of erectile dysfunction does increase with age (22 percent of men over the age of 60 and 30 percent of men over the age of 70 suffer from impotence), but it's not an inevitable part of growing older. Instead, the cause is more likely related to an underlying physical or psychological condition. 1.
Erectile dysfunction (ed) is likely the most difficult and sensitive topic a male patient will have to discuss with their doctor, especially for a patient in their 20s and 30s. The overall societal stigma and awkwardness placed on this condition can lower one’s self esteem and become a barrier to starting this conversation. Many young men with ed may feel it is impossible for someone their age to have these symptoms. However, approximately 20% of men in their 20s and 30% of men in the 30s suffer from at least mild to moderate symptoms of ed. Fortunately, as primary care physicians, we are fully prepared to have this discussion with our male patients and thoroughly investigate all medical/physical and psychological/emotional causes.