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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with erectile dysfunction.

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Ignore: Every cigarette smoked constricts blood vessels and therefore contributes to erectile dysfunction.

Answered 9/28/2015

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Erectile: Erectile dysfunction can be a side effect of a medication you may be on.

Answered 3/19/2014

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Dr. Omar Esponda answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Erectile dysfunction can also indicate generalized atherosclerotic disease.

Answered 5/29/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: A proper work up for this problem should include sex hormone levels.

Answered 6/4/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Weight: Weight loss can improve erectile dysfunction.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Penile: Penile self injections have a high rate of success and satisfaction and should be considered.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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Premature: Premature ejaculation can be managed with special antidepressants.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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Premature: Premature ejaculation can be treated by a certified sexual counselor.

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. James Lin answered

Ignore: Healthy lifestyle without overindulgence is backbone treating ED so to make drug work better/longer.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Many times this problem is caused by mood disorder.If negative medical causes, see a counselor.

Answered 10/15/2014

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Ignore: Younger men who experience ED may have silent heart disease and should be evaluated by cardiology.

Answered 10/21/2014

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Ignore: Seek medical attention. Extended 15-20 min foreplay. Relax- music, massage, meditation, aromatherapy.

Answered 10/28/2014

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Ignore: ED in younger men due to performance anxiety & other stress; in older men, ED predicts heart disease.

Answered 1/2/2015

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Ignore: Medications for treating hypertension, depression, and high blood lipids can contribute to ED.

Answered 12/26/2014

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Ignore: If you have diabetes have your testosterone levels checked.

Answered 1/23/2015

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Ignore: Most ED has a psychological component. Even though he may know that, medications can help confidence.

Answered 3/3/2015

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