If you're having trouble getting the man in your life to eat healthy and exercise, there's a new reason for him to listen.
Research from Johns Hopkins shows men who suffer from heart disease, diabetes or a lack of physical exercise have an increased risk of developing erectile dysfunction.
If you're a man who smokes, researchers say you may have an increased chance or erection problems later on.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins looked at data from over two thousand men. They found that erection problems occurred most often with long-term smokers, men with diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
The findings are not surprising because erection depends on blood flow; and all of those actions or conditions can damage blood vessels
The good news is that all three prescription drugs for erectile problems may help.
"Any man who suffers an inability to achieve and sustain an erection satisfactory for intercourse would be a patient who would be considered a candidate for one of these three medications," said Dr. Andrew Axilrod.
Cialis, Levitra and Viagra work in essentially the same way. They block an enzyme to promote smooth muscle relaxation and increase blood flow. They differ in dosage, in how long they're effective and in some potential side-effects. Headaches, facial flushing, nausea and a stuffy nose are common to all three.
People with diabetes are also at risk for what we call priapism after using the drugs. It's an erection that will not go down.
Which is why any man who is having problems with erections should see a specialist to get a full exam and to see if one of the drugs is right for him. The study also showed that men who exercised regularly were less likely to have erection problems. a good reason to get active. |
