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Erectile Dysfunction Caused By Champix
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Is erectile dysfunction that is caused by masturbation reversible?

Not valid question: As far as we know, masturbation does not cause erectile dysfunction. If one were to experiment sexually and injure the phallus, then the traumatic event can result in vascular/nerve injury that can lead to erectile dysfunction. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answerInability To Attain An Erection (Definition)
Inability to attain en erection denotes a lack of physiological energy and ability to timely fill penile corporeal tissue with blood for its high-pressure circulation. To discovery when and how to treat such, go to http://formefirst.com/ED-Rx-options.html & other articles in the category of Sex life, ED. Besides, the info in Basics of Self-Care could be ...Read more
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Can erectile dysfunction be prevented?

Yes!: I agree wholeheartedly w/dr. Khorsandi. There's no reason to have to suffer from erectile dysfunction if one exercises regularly, eats properly (open to debate but i think most can agree), doesn't smoke, avoids obesity & excessive alcohol. Also, it's important to avoid medications that can cause ed such as Finasteride & dutasteride. And it's important to avoid stress while staying engaged w/partne. ...Read more
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Would female Viagra (sildenafil) help with sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants ?

Yes and no: I assume you are asking about the use of Viagra (sildenafil) for women with sexual dysfunctions caused by antidepressants. It might work, but the typical problems from antidepressants are normally not about the blood flow to the clitoris. They are lack of desire and inability to climax. For this, other medications might work better. Sorry I am limited in numbers of words for the answer. Talk to your doctor or ...Read more
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Is alcohol related erectile dysfunction reversable?

Possibly: Erectile dysfunction (ed) due to alcoholism is the result of alcohol-induced nerve damage. Alcohol is a total-body poison that especially affects the GI tract and nervous system. Most alcoholics smoke, which damages your arteries, which can also cause ed. Ed due to smoking warns you're at risk for a heart attack. Often, alcoholic nerve damage improves with prolonged abstinence: weeks to months. ...Read more
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Since erection is controlled by parasympathetics, why does low testosterone cause erectile disfunction?

Here are some ...: It's unusual for a 24-yr man to experience ED except having inborn or acquired damage to nerve systems or some serious diseases such as uncontrolled diabetes, cancer-related chemo, etc. or self-overrunning by sex obsession. How the body works is a matter of multiple factors in sync. Adequate T makes desire to arouse, physical strength to enrich, & coherent functions of multiple organs to synergiz ...Read more
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Dose allopurinol cause impotence or erectile dysfunction?
Possibly: Never seen this. But, when it comes to side effects or adverse effects with a medication, never say it can't. ...Read more
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Is ED caused by medication reversable?

Usually, yes.: In most cases, stopping the offending medication should solve the problem, although it may take some time for the medication to "wash out" of your system. If things don't improve, consult your doctor to rule out other causes. ...Read more
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Can prostatitis caused by excessive ejaculation?

No .....and Yes: If you are referring to masturbation, then the answer is No. If you are referring to unprotected ejaculations with partner(s) who have a STD (sexually transmitted disease) then the answer is Yes. STD infections can result in prostatitis. Occasionally symptoms that feel like prostatitis (called "prostadynia") can occur without a active infection. A Urologist or Infectious Disease MD can clarify. ...Read more
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Can orchitis cause erectile dysfunction and loss of sex drive?

Need evaluation ...: Anyone with low desire + soft "small" testes with or without orchitis should have his serum testosterone checked. If low-T was found, do luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), & prolactin, as well as semen analysis if infertility is concerned. In practice, remember exogenous testosterone will suppress sperm production. So, see Doc timely. ...Read more
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Treating erectile dysfunction due to cholesterol?

Go for it: What affects the blood vessels of the heart also affect the vessels of the big guy. Unfortunately, very little reversal of ed on a long term basis in most trials, but you live in the age of cialis. Congrats! ...Read more
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Could saw-palmetto cause permanent erectile dysfunction?

Equivocal: Some trials of saw palmetto vs other agents in prostate enlargement did show lowered libido and ejaculatory problems (not erectile dysfunction) with saw palmetto. http://tinyurl.com/kgv9tdc however, patients in these studies also had prostate problems, which makes it harder to attribute cause for these issues. Many were lost to follow up, so we don't know if the difficulties continued. ...Read more
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Can sibutramine affect erectile dysfunction?

Affect?: Not sure what you mean by "affect". Yes there may be sporadic reports but I couldn't find any evidence that sibutramine causes erectile dysfunction, although its reason (indication) for use is obesity, which is linked to ED. In fact, I couldn't find any "effect" of sibutramine on ED, whether making it better or worse. Check out http://www.drugs.com/sfx/sibutramine-side-effects.html. ...Read more
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Could impotence caused by smoking be reversed by smoking less?

Help, but not alone: What we're is what we've been ; makes what we will be, thus surely conforming: life is a one-way street of accumulation, modification, ; continuation from inception to eternity. Despite enlisting its mental ; physical causes, both are inseparable. In care for ed, we just identify potentially modifiable factors so to forge self-healing toward optimal functional recovery with own residual strength. ...Read more
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How is ED caused by Peyronie's disease?
Here are...: Thus far, what we've known is as follows: The "scar formation" - Peyronie's plaque - interferes the proper shut-off of venous flow to maintain and sustain the high blood pressure inside corpora cavernosa as penile arteries inflow for erection. Besides, at age goes, many affected men may have some dysfunction of local vessels and nerves for regulating erection so ED ensues. More? Ask Doc timely. ...Read more
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Does male or female performance anxiety caused by erectile dysfunction or impotence and how if yes? Thank you :)

See below: Performance anxiety is a well known problem. The anxiety interferes with your ability to achieve and/or sustain an erection. ...Read more
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Can L-arginine cause erectile disfunction?

L arginine: L-arginine has been studied along with pycnogenol in men with erectile dysfunction, and found to help a significant percentage of them have normal erections. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12851125. ...Read more
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Does erectyle disfunction caused by famotidine is reversible or not upon discontinued it?

Not a concern w/drug: Ref: sabesin sm. Aliment pharmacol ther. 1993;7 suppl 2:35-40. Safety issues relating to long-term treatment with histamine h2-receptor antagonists. "high doses of Cimetidine (> 5 g/day) can cause reversible impotence or gynaecomastia." there is no corresponding information in pubmed to suggest the same problem nor support your concern about erectile dysfunction with famotidine. Another cause? ...Read more
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Could porn cause erectile dysfunction?
No: There is documented evidence that visual stimulation could have an adverse effect on erectile function. ...Read more
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Is secondary hypogonadism caused by anorexia reversible?

Hypogonadism: About 50% of women who lose their regular cycles due to excess stress, exercise or an eating disorder when weight is regained. If your serum leptin level is low, it is a good sign that this could be a factor. If the LH and FSH levels are low, most physicians will check an MRI to insure that your absent periods are in fact due to the anorexia. ...Read more
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Can trich cause erectile dysfunction?
No: There are many causes, but alcohol is much more likely than trich. ...Read more
Inability To Sustain An Erection (Definition)
Impotence or Erectile dysfunction describes inability to initiate or maintain a satisfactory ...Read more
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