Sildenafil Citrate: It is an oral drug popularly sold by the trade name Viagra. It has also been referred to as the little blue pill. It acts by dilating the blood vessels supplying the erectile tissue of penis. Cialis: It is a popular brand name for tadalafil which is also administered orally. Topical Creams: Creams containing Alprostadil are sometimes used for local application over the penis
Nutraceuticals in treating Erectile Dysfunction Nutraceuticals means Healthy and Nutritional Supplement/Food items. About 50% of men experience some form sexual dysfunction at some point of their lifetime. But, those seeking medical help for it are very few as discussing sexual health matters such as libido and erectile dysfunction are associated with embarrassment and stigma of…
Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction – A myth or reality? It would surprise the regular guy if I told him that till the first half of the 20thcentury, the Etiology of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) was primarily attributed to a variety of Psychogenic reasons. Our current understanding of both organic and psychological factors was not always the popular…
What is Peyronie’s Disease? Peyronie’s disease is a connective tissue disorder affecting the penis. It mainly affects the fibrous sheath covering the penis, namely the tunica albuginea. Sometimes it can affect the vascular cylinders which carry the blood, the septum of the corpora cavernosa. Cause of peyronie’s disease: The cause of Peyronie’s disease still remains…
A penile fracture is a rare albeit troublesome sexual urologic emergency. I say ‘sexual’ as that is the most common cause is aggressive sexual intercourse. Usually a history of woman on top riding position is emphasized, though often times, the history is very vague due to the covert nature of the sexual activity which may involve an extramarital affair. Masturbation may very rarely be responsible
Erection and Erectile Dysfunction – A vascular phenomenon The blood flow in the penis (the inflow and the outflow) determines erection. Given above is a picture of the anatomy of the penis. The penis has a shaft and a head called the glans. In a cross section there are three tubes inside the penis. Two…
Sexual Dysfunction in Men – What is the partners role? When someone walks into the office complaining of Erectile Dysfunction or Premature Ejaculation, how often do we actually evaluate the partners role in it? The partners role is often overshadowed by looking at the individuals problems. In clinical practice, it is common to see that…
Weak Masturbatory Erections Do they tell us anything? One out of four patients presenting to Metromale clinic have fear of masturbation. In fact, some people have stopped masturbating after reading posts on the so called harmful effects of masturbation. However, some men complain of their erections being weaker during masturbation. These are often unmarried men…