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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)Effects of Prostate DiseaseThe penis is a vascular organ that requires exercise. A healthy male will normally experience 3 to 4 erections during their sleep that may last an hour or more each time. This is a normal body function whose purpose is to oxygenate the penile erectile tissue. The inability to achieve and maintain an erection suitable for vaginal intercourse is called "male erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotency, for short. Impotency affects over 30 million men and their partners. Having to face the possibility of impotency is only one of the many after-affects of prostate cancer treatments that can be a major concern. To some men it is a symbol of the loss of their manhood, and can be critical to a man´s ego and self-image and often, because of this, some men are afraid to seek help. And, often when he does, the physician feels uncomfortable or is unable to help because many aren´t aware of the options. If the truth were known, however, virtually 100% of impotency problems can be successfully diagnosed and treated, whether physical or emotional, unless there is permanent injury or severance of the nerves and or vascular supply necessary in the erectile process. How you can Defend Against Erectile DysfunctionMedications taken for hypertension and depression usually inhibit normal erectile function and can be changed to an alternative, which may allow the return to normal sexual function. In addition, three drugs may offer hope. Viagra has achieved very good results in men with psychogenic impotence and also in men with organic impotence. The intensity of the erection is enhanced as well as overall performance however; there may be major side effects, and a risk of death for some patients. We believe a more affordable and all natural alternative is an herbal supplement called Virility-XL. Virility XL is an all natural alternative to Viagra that helps you to regain your youth, hardness, size and increase sexual performance. Vasomax has been used for years as an injectable medication and is now being tested in pill form. It is another medication which works to dilate penile blood flow in men with mild vascular problems. Apo-Morphine is being evaluated for treatment of only psychogenic impotence. Vacuum erection devices work to create an erection mechanically by drawing the blood into the penis. While this eliminates the need for medication, it does require some preparation time which decreases spontaneity. However, they work for many men and are covered by Medicare and many insurance companies. Medical Urethral System for Erection (MUSE) is a cream which is absorbed through the urethra and dilates the cavernosal spongy tissue of the erectile chambers. It has about a 66% success rate and anxiously awaits approval to replace injectable forms of therapy. Papaverine was the first effective medical treatment for ED. To date, there are currently two approved by the FDA. Caverject and Edex which are effective in about 85% of patients. Occasionally, Papaverine by itself or with Regitine and Prostaglandin E will be used, which is much better than any one of them used alone. Some men will have erections lasting a few minutes to 45 minutes. Dosage determines this. Used immediately after radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy may prevent atrophy of the smooth muscle necessary for erection that is associated with non-use of the penis. Penile Prosthesis, rigid, semi-rigid or inflatable implants, can be a very scary thing for many men. Finding the right answers is most important because it is a serious decision. For men who have become impotent following radical surgery, radiation or cryosurgery, or have arthritis and decreased manual dexterity, this procedure may be the last hope. The success rate is very high and they remain effective at a 90-95% rate 5 years after implantation.
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