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Erectile Dysfunction treatment and the NHS - forcing men to look elsewhere.

Posted: Wednesday, 14 December, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra

Regarding the purchase of erectile dysfunction treatment on the NHS, there has been an on-going debate about how restricted the accessibility is. Presently, only 2 doses are available each month however up until recently this was not the case. There were no limitations to the amount of Viagra one could purchase.

Men who can obtain erectile dysfunction treatment on the NHS are those who suffer from conditions such as diabetes, MS and prostate cancer. These are usually older men between the ages of 40 and 60 years and based on research that states men of this age have sex, once a week, the NHS have decided that 4 tablets per month would suffice.

Therefore, men are purchasing treatment from unreliable sources according to Pfizer and increasing the number of illegal sources and sites offering this prescription treatment without a valid prescription and without the knowledge of other medications the patient is taking or their medical history which might otherwise contraindicate them for treatment.
Online clinics can prescribe these drugs but one should always look out for the Care Quality Commission logo to ensure that they are getting the real thing.

Bowel Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction

Posted: Tuesday, 25 October, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction

The British Medical Journal has published a study on the treatment of erectile dysfunction in bowel cancer patients. Despite the strong link between the 2 conditions, bowel cancer patients are not receiving any information or guidance from their health care providers with the erectile problems associated with it.

38,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year and half this number of patients are surviving for more than 5 years or more after their treatment. Furthermore, the study predicts that the numbers will only increase. This increase is said to be a steady rise over the next 10 years.

Patients were interviewed and many had experienced erectile dysfunction after their bowel cancer treatment. Some of them were not informed of how to cope with the condition. None of the patients received treatment for their condition or information on treatment.

Some patients said that their doctor or nurse alluded to their age as if it meant the condition were not of consequence to those of a certain age bracket. It is shocking that individuals in such respected professions would make such ignorant assumptions.

Much more planning will go into the care offered to these cancer sufferers and treatments like that offered for prostate cancer patients will become available. Since there is a direct link between bowel cancer and erectile dysfunction, we really should be treating both conditions simultaneously.

Niacin for Erectile Dysfunction

Posted: Friday, 2 September, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction, niacin, erectile dysfunction

Niacin also known as vitamin B3 can do a lot of good for men who suffer with erectile dysfunction and who also suffer from high levels of cholesterol. The details are published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

80 men who participated in the study and who suffered with both mild to severe erectile dysfunction and high levels of cholesterol were reported to have noticed improvements with the maintaining of an erection while taking niacin. 80 men taking the placebo did not experience and improvement.

The men were taking a massive 1,500mg of niacin each day though and ingesting this sort of quantity, one needs to be monitored. Some specialists are saying that niacin once daily at any time of the day will suffice in order to improve the symptoms of erectile dysfunction as opposed to Viagra, Levitra and Cialis which all need to be taken in and around the hours that sexual activity is likely to occur. Much more research will need to be carried out before there is a breakthrough here.

The Male Vibrator For Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Posted: Wednesday, 3 August, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction, niacin, erectile dysfunction, viagra

The latest in erectile dysfunction treatment comes in the form of a male vibrator. Viberject has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. No medication is necessary and better orgasms are guaranteed.

It is aimed at men who experience mild to moderate problems with erectile dysfunction and men who have had a prostatectomy or those who have had spinal cord injuries. The Viberject is used 7 to 10 minutes before sex and stimulates nerves around the surface of the penis.

The device priced at £300 will be launched this August. This is a cheap alternative to other erectile dysfunction treatments such as Viagra considering the device will last longer than an expensive packet of pills but it might not work for everyone.

Avanafil's Positive News

Posted: Friday, 20 May, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction, niacin, erectile dysfunction, viagra

Phase III results from the avanafil trials were announced this week and the outlook is positive. The results were presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association in Washington.
It was reported that 80% of endeavours resulted in erections suffice for intercourse. (This was all measured against the Sexual Encounter Profile and the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction).

The previously reported safety and efficacy of the drug in previous trials’ I and II were cemented by this phase III trial.
Furthermore, intercourse was possible within 15 minutes of taking the drug and the drug was well received since the number of people dropping out of the trial was very low at less than 3%. This will be due to moderate side effects and the quality of the drug’s effects.

With the market becoming increasingly competitive now that Pfizer have run out of time on their Viagra patent, newer PDE5 inhibitors with an added something like the 15 minute activation period associated with avanafil will really boost a company’s sales and popularity in a highly cut throat pharmaceutical industry. Headache, flushing and nasal congestion were among the minor side effects reported as is generally reported alongside most erectile dysfunction treatments that are already on the market. These side effects should be monitored though by the doctor who prescribed them in order to assess the effects of the drug on the patient in accordance with the medical health details collected.

Viagra Beer

Posted: Thursday, 28 April, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction, niacin, erectile dysfunction, viagra

The latest erectile dysfunction product to hit the shelves is the ‘Royal Virility Performance’ beer, brewed especially for Britain’s celebration of the Royal nuptials. This Indian Pale Ale has supposedly been laced with Viagra, horny goat weed and chocolate and supposedly three bottles will have the effects of one Viagra pill. Hmmm….

The brewers are calling their herbal aphrodisiac; ‘Viagra’ but there would not be a trace of the key ingredient sildenafil. Sildenafil is a prescription treatment for erectile dysfunction and can only be purchased after a medical consultation.
People constantly get confused with Viagra and aphrodisiacs but there is a huge difference. Aphrodisiacs might boost sex drive but Viagra and other PDE5 inhibitors do nothing of the sort. These drugs help the blood flow to the penis. The brewers herbal viagra will have a very different effect. Do not be under any illusion that the royal beer will have any more effect than a cockle.

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Versus The Aphrodisiac.

Posted: Tuesday, 12 April, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction, niacin, erectile dysfunction, viagra, viagra cialis levitra

There is a lot in erectile dysfunction news presently about natural aphrodisiacs and their ability to enhance sexual performance. Ginseng and Saffron are the latest discoveries but should not be confused with PDE5 inhibitors which serve to aid blood flow to the penis and are synthetic drugs.

The latest research from the University of Guelph suggests that these aphrodisiacs actually work and that there is much evidence supporting the find. They suggest that the news is exciting considering the rise in Viagra, Cialis and Levitra sales. They suggest that these drugs can cause unwanted side effects and are sometimes abused in order to experience heightened effects but aphrodisiacs and PDE5 inhibitors have completely different functions although one does require a functioning libido in order for erectile dysfunction treatments like Viagra to work.

Viagra, Cialis and Levitra should not be taken in conjunction with other treatments such as medication for blood pressure or cardiovascular illness and should only be purchased on prescription. If side effects are experienced they will cease as soon as treatment has ceased.

Smoking and Impotence- What Many Smokers Do Not Know

Posted: Wednesday, 6 April, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction, niacin, erectile dysfunction, viagra, viagra cialis levitra, smoking

A prolific Australian writer and sex therapist has recently drawn attention once to the relationship between smoking and erectile dysfunction in young men at a time where new smoking restrictions are being put in place around the nation. This reminds us of a 2006 advertisement campaign in the UK set on manipulating young male smokers to quit. This campaign was a promising one as it set out to attack the virility of young men and blame associated problems on smoking with a tagline reading, ‘If you won’t give up smoking for your lungs, heart or throat, maybe you’ll do it for your penis. Surveys found thereafter that one in every two smokers said they would quit in order to improve their sex appeal and 88% had no idea that smoking was related to impotence. Such a campaign has not been run in Australia but perhaps now is the time.

Smoking damages the valves which allow blood to flow into the penis. Each cigarette is causing damage. Each cigarette causes fatty deposits to obstruct the flow of blood to the penis and some men have made themselves permanently impotent. Young men are the worst effected and the longer they smoke, the worse their erectile dysfunction will become.

Which Treatment should I Buy?

Posted: Tuesday, 8 February, 2011 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction, niacin, erectile dysfunction, viagra, viagra cialis levitra, smoking

A frequent query regarding erectile dysfunction relates to the type of erectile dysfunction treatment that a first time user should opt for. Instead of purchasing high quality products, men often go for the first sexual enhancement treatment they lay their eyes on. For those who have sought the necessary medical advice, some simply do not know which ED treatment is for them.

Of the 3 main PDE5 inhibitors, the side effects do not vary greatly, if at all. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are popular and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved treatments for erectile dysfunction. PDE5 inhibitors aid blood flow into the penis to sustain an erection.

Viagra works within one hour of consumption and lasts up to four hours. Cialis takes a slightly shorter length of time to get working but the effects will last up to 36 hours. If however side effects are experienced, the half-life of Cialis indicates that such side effects can last 36 hours- as long as the treatment lasts. While trying different ED treatments, it is imperative that if taking Cialis before Viagra, one must wait 36 hours before trying Viagra.

Levitra takes effect between 30 minutes and an hour and lasts for approximately 5 hours.

These tablets should be avoided by those who have experienced any sort of cardiovascular incidences in the past unless given the all clear by their doctor. When it comes to choosing a treatment, it is often about trial and error to see which one works best for you.

Priligy - Coming to Men's Assistance

Posted: Wednesday, 10 November, 2010 | Categories: erectile dysfunction, NHS, Viagra, bowel cancer, erectile dysfunction, niacin, erectile dysfunction, viagra, viagra cialis levitra, smoking, Premature Ejaculation

Many movies about American teenagers get considerable mileage out of the subject of premature ejaculation. The nerd who spends his whole life trying to get a girl and then ejaculates within seconds of getting her (often before he has removed his underwear) is a stock comic situation.
For men suffering from premature ejaculation (or PE as it is also known) the condition is, however, no laughing matter.

A study of men suffering with PE found that they had “significantly worse sexual lives” than men who didn’t suffer from PE. It also found that these men had “little interest in sex” and worry more about their relationships and their ability to satisfy their sexual partners.
For many years it was thought that PE was a psychological condition more than a physical one - the same was also thought of erectile dysfunction. Although there is sometimes a psychological aspect to these conditions, however, doctors now realise that both are far more to do with a man’s physiology.

The good news is that there is now help at hand in the form a new drug called Priligy. The pill is taken between one and three hours before sex and has shown to be well tolerated in most men. It is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor and has been approved for prescription in certain EU countries.