Saturday, January 31, 2009

How to avoid erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is a common problem, particularly in older men. Almost all men between the age of 40 year to 70 years will experience erectile dysfunction once in life. Erectile dysfunction causes fall in three categories: physical causes, psychological causes and lifestyle causes. It causes number of men to feel frustrated and anxious.

Few of the possible causes of erectile dysfunction:

  • Physical causes: Heart disease, diabetes, liver and kidney disease, Parkinson’s disease, high blood pressure.
  • Psychological causes: Relationship problems, depression, anxiety, and psychological abuse.
  • Lifestyle causes: excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise, obesity.

There are some steps to prevent erectile dysfunction:

  • Quit smoking: Heavy smokers have greater possibility of becoming impotence than non- smokers. Smoking causes vascular damage in penis that could result into impotence. Avoid over consumption of alcohol.
  • Exercise regularly: Men who exercise regularly are less like to suffer from anxiety and stress. Exercise also helps in production of testosterone which improves sexual performance.
  • Don’t take any medication without any need.
  • Eat healthy: Eat low fat diet. Avoid junk, fried food. Eat protein, carbohydrate rich food.
  • Reduce sleep, have enough sleep.
  • Lose weight.
  • Have healthy relationship with your partner.

By adopting a healthy lifestyle, you can avoid erectile dysfunction and have a pleasant relationship with your partner.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Which impotence drug people prefer?

The first question that comes in mind of most men before starting the treatment for impotence is which medication is most effective. It is quite confusing to decide as there are many options available for erectile dysfunction treatment. Most probably the once to choose from will be the most popular of the PDE – 5 inhibitors: Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. These are FDA approved prescription oral treatment for erectile dysfunction. These all three work in exactly same way by inhibiting PDE – 5 enzymes, thereby increasing the flow of blood into the penis. Most probably sexual health professionals will advise Cialis as its effect lasts for 36 hours compared to 4-5 hours of Viagra and Levitra and also starts working quickly. Sexual stimulation is required for all the three to show their effect. The side effects of all the three are almost same. Headache, flushing, indigestion, dizziness are some of the common side effects. Cialis is available in smaller dosage than Viagra that means it will have less severe side effects than Viagra. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra should not be taken if taking nitrates or any medicines containing nitrates.

It is difficult to say which is better than other among Viagra, Cialis and Levitra since all of them are medication of same nature with not too many differences in their chemical formula.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Sex and Aging

Sex and aging have become an issue of growing popularity. At the same time due to the new medical treatments it is possible for senior people to continue an active life and also enjoy active sex life.

As we age we experience many changes, physical as well as psychological changes. Sexual activity also gets affected. There is lot of energy for this activity during young age. Enjoying it and gaining experiences. But as age increases there is loss of desire and energy for this activity. Hormonal changes are the result of aging.

Various factors can limit in sexual activity and desire in many men as they age. There are various factors like heart problem, hormonal system problems that can reduce the capacity and interest for sexual activity. Also some side effects of many medicines used to cure these problems can result into sexual dysfunction. As men get older, impotence becomes more common. At the age of 60, almost 20% to 25% people men have this problem. This may be the result of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes. Because of the medicines or the medicines used to treat them. Females may notice change in their vagina. As they older, vagina shortens and becomes narrower, estrogen level drops resulting into vaginal dryness making sexual activity uncomfortable. If people in 60s or older experiences sexual dysfunction problem they should not hesitate to seek medical help. The assumption that sexual enjoyment is only for young and not for old is an outdated idea now.

There are various ways to continue a healthy active sex life. Follow a healthy diet, healthy lifestyle, don’t smoke and avoid alcohol. There are various FDA approved oral treatments available for sexual dysfunction. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are FDA approved male impotence treatment, Intrinsa patches is for FSD treatment.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Sexual dysfunction and Smoking

Smoking can not only cause death or illness, it can also cause sexual dysfunction or impotence. Impotence can shatter a man’s ego and destroy his sexual life.

Smoking can be the major factor of impotence. The more you smoke, more blood vessels in your body are damaged. These include large arteries and tiny vessels which bring blood to the penis and make erection possible. Smoking causes considerable damage to the body’s circulation. Erection problem is related to be related to blood flow as erection occurs when blood into the penis. Anything that causes problem to blood circulation causes dysfunction. The carbon monoxide from the cigarette combines with the hemoglobin and reduces its oxygen carrying capacity. Smoking is not only responsible for erectile dysfunction but also to lower the count of sperm and sexual desire.

Effective erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra also cannot cure erectile dysfunction combined with heavy smoking. So the only option for smokers to get rid of smoking is stop smoking. If will not only improve sexual health but also help in improving overall health.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Genuine or Generic drugs – what to choose?

There are number of generic treatment available for sale on internet. The companies that produce and supply these potentially dangerous versions of drugs are unregulated and operated outside the scope of the law. It is difficult for a man on the street to understand how pharmaceutical law works but for everyone’s safety it is important that consumers understand the difference between the generic and genuine medication.

Positive consequences of Generic drugs

  • Provides cheaper treatment to many millions of people who other are unable to afford them. Generic usually cost one eight of the original.
  • There are chances that there wouldn’t be any difference between the ingredients and working of generic and genuine version of some medication. This may save lot of money

Negative consequences of Generic drugs

  • Difference in bioavailability or intra subject can result into overdose.
  • As generic drugs does not need any consultation, consumed without medical supervision can be hazardous.
  • If buying online, it is likely that your email details will be sold to spammers and worse case can be your cards detail may also be at risk. It is illegal for any western- based company to supply generics.
  • Companies that produce generic drugs are a cost cutter that is why there is likelihood that you may receive pills with less active ingredients. Moreover there is also a possibility that different untested additives have been added and could be very harmful. It is certain that these drugs never pass through pharmaceutical standards.

Considering all the different versions of generic medication available in the market and online, there is a possibility that the treatments do not work or may even be dangerous to one’s health. So it is always recommended to go for genuine drugs with prescription.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Importance of sexual health

Sexual health is a vital part of overall health throughout the life. As sexual health problem can directly affect relationship with your partner, it’s a matter of concern and worry for many men. There is a real need for accurate sexual health information for young people. Sexual health is synonymous with general state of health. Anything that affects you psychologically can also affect your sexual health.

Sexual health problem may be caused by some medications for blood pressure, diabetes, mood alteration drugs. Excess consumption of alcohol, smoking can also cause sexual health problems.

Sexual health should be maintained as any other aspect of your health. Educate yourself, have regular check up, seek help if you are facing some problem, stay current with new products available.If you are having problem with your sexual health, you are not the only one. Consulting doctor might help you to cure. There are many ways to get your sexual health back to track. Communication with your partner, keeping yourself updated with latest products available in market for impotence treatment, maintaining healthy lifestyle can help you get rid of it. If you have sexual health problems the first step could be toughest – to ask for health. But it’s worth! Sexual health should be enjoyed for life, not something you worry for rest of your life.