Diagnosis of Male Impotence - Medical history is really helpful
Cialis (tadalafil) can help men who suffer with erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Cialis represents the longest lasting impotence treatment medication. Cialis was shown to improve erections for up to 36 hours following the initial dose. During clinical studies, some men reported improved erections as quick as thirty minutes after taking Cialis.
Medical and sexual histories help define the degree and nature of ED. A medical history can disclose diseases that lead to ED, while a simple recounting of sexual activity might distinguish among problems with sexual desire, erection, ejaculation, or orgasm.
Physical Examination
A physical examination can give clues to systemic problems. For example, if the penis is not sensitive to touching, a problem in the nervous system may be the cause.The examiner might discover a circulatory problem by observing decreased pulses in the wrist or ankles. And unusual characteristics of the penis itself could suggest the source of the problem—for example, a penis that bends or curves when erect could be the result of Peyronie's disease.
Other Methods of Diagnosing ED
Several laboratory tests can help diagnose ED. Tests for systemic diseases include blood counts, urinalysis, lipid profile, and measurements of creatinine and liver enzymes. Monitoring erections that occur during sleep (nocturnal penile tumescence) can help rule out certain psychological causes of ED. A psychosocial examination, using an interview and a questionnaire, reveals psychological factors. A man's sexual partner may also be interviewed to determine expectations and perceptions during sexual intercourse. You should check with your GP for more details on these tests.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
- Changes in the Life Style
- Sex Therapy
- Impotence Drugs
- Erectile Dysfunction Vaccumes
- Other Treatments
Changes in the Life Style
One way to improve Erectile Dysfunction is to make some simple lifestyle changes. For some men, adopting a healthier lifestyle, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and reducing stress, may be all that is needed to find relief. For those who require more intensive treatment, adopting these lifestyle changes in addition to other treatments can further help.
Sex Therapy
Sex therapy may be useful for treating Erectile Dysfunction if a man is able to have a normal erection during sleep, the results of his physical examination and blood tests are normal and he is generally in good health. Sex therapy may also be helpful when Erectile Dysfunction is caused by stress, such as: work worries, financial worries, relationship conflicts, and poor sexual communication. In these cases, sex therapy may be the best treatment option.
The patient's partner can help with the sex therapy, which include gradual development of intimacy and stimulation. Such techniques also can help relieve anxiety when ED from physical causes is being treated.
Sex therapy is most effective when a man's sexual partner is willing to be part of the treatment. Studies have shown that for men with stress-related ED, having the partner involved in the therapy resolves the problem 50%-70% of the time. Sex therapy is unlikely to work if a man drops out of treatment after only one or two sessions.
Impotence Drugs
Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis all belong to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. Taken an hour before sexual activity, these drugs work by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide, a chemical that relaxes smooth muscles in the penis during sexual stimulation and allows increased blood flow.
While oral medicines improve the response to sexual stimulation, they do not trigger an automatic erection as injections do. The recommended dose for Viagra is 50 mg, and the physician may adjust this dose to 100 mg or 25 mg, depending on the patient. The recommended dose for either Levitra or Cialis is 10 mg, and the physician may adjust this dose to 20 mg if 10 mg is insufficient. A lower dose of 5 mg is available for patients who take other medicines or have conditions that may decrease the body's ability to use the drug.
Erectile Dysfunction Vaccumes
Mechanical vacuum devices cause erection by creating a partial vacuum, which draws blood into the penis, engorging and expanding it and are being used in Erectile Dysfunction Treatment as well.
Other Treatments
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. ED usually has a physical cause. ED is treatable at all ages. Treatments include psychotherapy, drug therapy, vacuum devices, and surgery.
Vascular reconstructive surgery is performed to improve the blood supply of the penis in attempts to improve a man's ability to get and maintain an erection. Because the procedure is technically difficult, costly and not always effective, it is very rarely performed.
Advances in injectable medications, implants, and vacuum devices have expanded the options for men seeking treatment for ED. These advances have also helped increase the number of men seeking treatment. Gene therapy for ED is now being tested in several centres and may offer a long-lasting therapeutic approach for ED.
Cialis is successfully being used as an Erectile Dysfunction treatment option.
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