By Timothy Boyer on March 20, 2013 - 4:07pm 
for eMaxHealth
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According to recent finding by researchers, a significant percentage of men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction are not seeking treatment even though multiple options that do work are available.
The findings were released this week at the 28th Annual European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress in Milan, Italy where a large scale study involving 6,228,509 patients diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED) determined that up to 75% of those patients did not seek treatment for their ED following diagnosis.
According to a news release by the EAU, patients were considered "treated" if they filled a prescription for a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5i), had injection or urethral prostaglandins treatment, or received prescriptions for androgen replacement therapy (ART). Patients labeled as “untreated” were those who received a diagnosis of ED, but did not follow through by having a prescription filled.
The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of use of the various medical therapies for treating ED and to see what associated co-morbidities of ED could be found via a larger than usual patient population study for ED. Co-morbidities are life-threatening medical conditions that can occur with erectile dysfunction such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Erectile Dysfunction is an underserved medical condition
The surprising discovery that so few men with ED actively seek treatment underscores the need of recognition of an underserved medical condition that needs to be addressed with education and encouragement by physicians.
Typically, ED is treated with one of three modalities: with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor pills like Viagra or Cialis that increases blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation; penile prostaglandin injection or urethral prostaglandin suppositories that have vasodilatory properties; and, androgen replacement (ART) that boosts testosterone levels for those who suffer from hypogonadism.
Interestingly, the study found that the majority of men with ED who did seek treatment that the most commonly used treatments were with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor pills at 75.2%, followed by androgen replacement therapy with 30.6%, but less than 2% with prostaglandin therapy―needle injection of the penis or inserting a urethral suppository inside the penis just minutes before attempting sex are less attractive treatments by patients with ED.
Aside from the difficulties associated with the 3 modalities of treatment, patient awareness of their condition and its cause may account for another reason why so few men seek treatment. According to one study, men often misinterpret their loss of libido and ability to perform sexually as a natural consequence of the aging process and therefore do not seek help, when in fact numerous other causes that can be easily remedied are to blame.
Another problem is that unlike menopause that typically comes on suddenly in women and is easily recognized, a decrease in testosterone in men occurs much more gradually leading to an under-diagnosis of testosterone deficiency by physicians with their male patients.
For more information about erectile dysfunction and what you can do about it, follow the links to the articles listed below:
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Reference: "The frequencies and characteristics of men receiving medical intervention for erectile dysfunction: Analysis of 6.2 million patients" O. Cakir, et al.; Abstract Nr: 126; 28th Annual EAU Congress, 15 to 19 March 2013; Milan, Italy.
Four Supermarket Solutions for Women to Fix Erectile Dysfunction
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By Timothy Boyer on January 4, 2012 - 5:01pm
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Sometimes some jobs are best handled by a woman. In a recent issue of Prevention magazine, women are informed that their significant other's erectile dysfunction may require a helping hand from a concerned and caring partner who understands the causes and remedies for treating ED. One way a woman can help her man fix his erectile dysfunction is through four supermarket solutions that have been shown to help with ED.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common and disquieting condition that affects both a man and his partner. Erectile dysfunction is defined clinically as the inability to achieve and maintain a firm erection of the penis during and throughout sexual intercourse. The causes of erectile dysfunction are numerous and include some easy adjustments that can reboot a failing erection.
Some easy fixes include treating lagging testosterone levels with hormone therapy; making changes in prescription medicines that may be affecting the body’s ability to produce an erection; and, stopping smoking and eating better to give an erection a healthier life support system.
While many have found success in treating their ED with Viagra and Viagra-like medications, it does have its drawbacks such as lack of spontaneity. Many drugs that promote increased blood flow to the penis require 30 minutes to an hour before they can work their magic. Furthermore, some men are resistant to seeing their doctor about their erectile dysfunction and getting a prescription for the little blue pill some call “Vitamin V.”
However, this is not to say that women are helpless with a problem that is theirs too. According to health writer Beth Howard in the January issue of Prevention magazine, your supermarket and health food store also hold some treatments to help your significant other with his ED.
The following are four supermarket solutions for women to fix erectile dysfunction in their kitchen and their bedroom:
Pomegranate Juice and Pistachio Nuts
In a scientific study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research, scientists found that drinking pomegranate juice for 4 weeks improved the assessment scores of men with erectile dysfunction. Furthermore, Turkish researchers revealed their results that eating 3-1/2 ounces of pistachio nuts a day for 3 weeks led to improved sexual function in men with ED.
Prelox
Prelox is a blend of L-Arginine and Pycnogenol—an extract from pine bark —that together has been shown to improve erectile function by stimulating circulation and blood flow to the penis as well as protect blood vessels from the damage that can occur from normal aging.
L-arginine
L-arginine is an amino acid that improves sexual function by increasing production of nitric oxide in men who have low levels of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide plays an important role in the sexual response by acting as a neurotransmitter and vasodilator that increases blood flow to the penis.
Red Ginseng
Research studies have shown that red ginseng is an effective herb toward treating erectile dysfunction. It works by relaxing muscles in the penis for improved blood flow needed to initiate and maintain an erection.
One last solution tip for women: Being too fit
If your man is already fit from eating right and getting plenty of exercise, but still suffers from ED or periodic episodes of erectile dysfunction, he may be too healthy. See how exercise of one type can cause a problem that women can solve toward a fix for erectile dysfunction.
References: Prevention Magazine Jan. 2012, pp. 84-89, Beth Howard
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