No rigid formula in ED | Urology | 03-2009
I rsquo ve recommended it to men whose erection is fleeting, with or without simultaneous use of drugs like sildenafil. At all times, the ring should not be worn for ...
Unexpected uses for sildenafil | Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology | 02-2008
There are a number of off-label indications for which nobody really has any data beyond better sexual satisfaction. The major one that comes to mind is in the treatment of ...
Unexpected uses for sildenafil | Clinical Pharmacology | 02-2008
Sildenafil is an oral phosphodiesterase inhibitor known to produce smooth muscle relaxation. This is the basis of its efficacy in treating erectile dysfunction. It has also been used for relieving ...
Yohimbine tree bark: does it work? | Urology | 07-2007
Before the days of phosphodiesterase type-5 PDE-5 inhibitors, the only preparation that helped men with impotence was yohimbine, often combined with trazodone. The usual dosage for yohimbine is about 6 ...
Do beta-blockers worsen ED? | Cardiology | 04-2006
Erectile dysfunction is common in patients with vascular disease, and it's always a challenge to sort out whether the medication is a cause or an aggravating factor. The best randomized ...
Erectile dysfunction from SSRIs | Urology | 01-2006
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, like fluoxetine or paroxetine, can be associated with erectile dysfunction in the odd individual. Like the increased risk of suicide, it's not a common side effect. ...
Let down by low libido? | Obstetrics Gynecology | 06-2004
Lowered libido is a common problem in women of all age groups, and unfortunately, many of them don't seek medical attention for it. Studies have shown, however, that only a ...
Yohimbine for erectile dysfunction | Urology | 03-2004
Before sildenafil, the only drug treatment of any value for treating erectile dysfunction was yohimbine -- often combined with trazodone. When the therapy worked, it was never clear whether it ...
Is testosterone replacement safe with high PSA? | Urology | 05-2003
A PSA reading of 7.21 ug L is worrisome regardless of his age, which isn t stated. I think an ultrasound examination of his prostate, along with sextant biopsies, are ...
No prostate, yet PSA is rising: what’s next? | Urology | 05-2003
Most urologists would recommend repeating the PSA in another six months. Readings over 0.2 ug L are considered an indication of surgical failure, and radiation to the prostate bed is ...
Education on ED questionnaire | Urology | 12-2002
In the IIEF, 15 questions are asked, preceded by the phrase amp quot over the past four weeks. amp quot Here are the first eight questions 1. How often were ...
YOUNG MEN WITH UNEXPLAINED OSTEOPOROSIS | Rheumatology | 07-2000
We're increasingly recognizing osteoporosis in men, and many cases don't turn out to have obvious secondary causes. The work-up should include a careful history and physical to document risk factors, ...
