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Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Risks and Talking to Your Doctor. Linthicum, MD: American Urologic Association Foundation. 2005. 10 p.

This brochure, the first in a three-part series, focuses on erectile dysfunction (ED), defined as the persistent inability to get or maintain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse. The brochure explains the condition of ED, how erections occur, the causes of ED (physical, psychological, and as a side effect of medications), risk factors for ED, working with a health care provider to manage ED, what to expect at the doctor’s office for diagnosis and testing, and information for the sexual partners of men with ED. One section provides accurate information regarding some myths about ED. A glossary of terms concludes the brochure. The brochure includes blank space for reader notes or questions to ask one’s health care provider. The brochure emphasizes that many cases of ED can be treated successfully, but accurate diagnosis is the first step to management so readers are encouraged to consult their health care provider with any concerns about erectile function. 2 figures.

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What I Need to Know About Erection Problems. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, 2005. 17 p.

This booklet helps readers understand the problem of erectile dysfunction (ED, formerly called impotence) and how it can be managed. Written in nontechnical language, the booklet describes the causes of a normal erection and what can cause ED, what to expect in the doctor’s office for a visit regarding ED, and how the problem is treated. The booklet emphasizes most of the causes of ED are health problems requiring treatment to help prevent even more serious complications than ED. High blood pressure and high cholesterol can injure the arteries that supply blood to the penis. Diabetes injures blood vessels and the nerves that control erections. Alcohol and drug abuse can cause ED by damaging blood vessels and deadening the nerves that control erections. Some prescription drugs such as some antidepressants and some hypertension medicines can cause ED. Unhealthy habits, including smoking, overeating, and avoiding exercise can also contribute to ED. Treatments for prostate cancer, including radiation and prostate removal, can damage the nerves that control erections. Treatment options for ED can include lifestyle changes, counseling, oral medication, injection drugs, a vacuum erection device, and penile implants. The booklet concludes with a list of organizations, through which readers can find a health care provider or counselor, and additional information about ED. A final section briefly describes the goals and activities of the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. The booklet is illustrated with black-and-white line drawings. 7 figures.

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Are They Better than Viagra?. Harvard Health Letter. 29(3): 3. January 2004.

This brief article, from a health newsletter, describes two new drugs designed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED, formerly called impotence). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved vardenafil (Levitra) in August 2003 and tadalafil (Cialis) in November 2003. The author describes the differences between these drugs and sildenafil (Viagra) in dosage, initiation of effect, duration of effect, and side effects.

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Alternative Medicine for ED: Is there a Rule?. Part I. Contemporary Urology. 15(8): 44-46, 48, 50-51, 55-57. August 2003.

Interest in complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) has grown enormously around the world over the past decade. The most rapidly increasing area of CAM is the use of dietary supplements, including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other compounds. This article is the first part in a 2-part report on the use of supplements and acupuncture for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). This section summarizes current research findings, the limited government oversight into these products, the placebo effects, quality control, amino acid supplements, anabolic steroid supplements, and acupuncture as a treatment for ED. The second article (Contemporary Urology, September 2003) covers herbal and dietary supplements for ED and the impact of lifestyle modifications. 2 tables. 85 references.

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An Evidence-Based Approach to Dietary Supplements for ED. Part 2. Contemporary Urology. 15(9): 49-50, 52, 55-56, 59. September 2003.

Interest in complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) has grown enormously around the world over the past decade. The most rapidly increasing area of CAM is the use of dietary supplements, including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other compounds. This article is the second part of a 2-part report on the use of supplements and acupuncture for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). This section covers herbal and dietary supplements for ED, including gingko biloba, yohimbine, zinc, Korean red ginseng, avena sativa, Tribulus terrestric, and damiana. An additional section considers the impact of lifestyle modifications. The first article (Contemporary Urology, August 2003) summarizes current research findings, the limited government oversight into these products, the placebo effects, quality control, amino acid supplements, anabolic steroid supplements, and acupuncture as a treatment for ED. 1 table. 59 references.

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Are Erectile and Ejaculatory Dysfunction Associated with Postmicturition Dribble?. Urologic Nursing. 23(1): 42-45, 48-52. February 2003.

In this article, the author examined research findings from two earlier literature reviews to determine if there may be an association between erectile dysfunction (ED, formerly called impotence) and postmicturition (after urination) dribble. From the review, the author notes that bulbocavernosus and ischiocavernosus muscle dysfunction may be responsible for both erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction, as well as a cause of postmicturition dribble and loss of the postvoid milking reflex. Pelvic floor muscle exercises may help to improve these conditions. However, research to investigate the conclusions proposed is necessary for an association or relationship to be stated conclusively. 3 figures. 1 table. 44 references.

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Erectile Dysfunction. Mayo Clinic Health Letter. 21(10): 4-5. October 2003.

This newsletter article reviews the current treatment options available for erectile dysfunction (ED, formerly called impotence). The author cautions that while most men with ED see it only as interfering with their sexual performance, sometimes ED can be a first indication of other diseases. The article reviews the normal physiological changes that occur with age; the causes of erectile dysfunction, including chronic diseases and disorders surgery or trauma, medications, substance abuse, and psychological disorders; reasons to consult with a physician or other health care providers; and treatment strategies, including oral medications, injected drugs, self-administered intraurethral therapy, vacuum devices, and surgery. 1 figure.

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How to Choose Among the PDE5 Inhibitors for Erectile Dysfunction. Patient Care. 37(11): 52-57, 61. November 2003.

With two safe and effective drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED) on the market and a third close to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, physicians need to know how the differences among them can help to meet patients' needs. This article explores how to choose among the PDE5 inhibitors for ED. Success rates of these drugs are comparable. The authors contend that selection among the three drugs may be based on differences in attributes such as duration of action, PDE selectivity, adverse-effect profile, dosing issues, impact of food coadministration on drug efficacy, and patient preference. Sildenafil has the most extensive track record, but also has some side effects including impedance of action by food, particularly fatty foods. Vardenafil appears to achieve maximum plasma concentration more rapidly than either sildenafil or tadalafil, an attribute which may translate into greater rapidity of onset of action. Tadalafil has the longest half-life of the three, about 18 hours, and there is no reduction in absorption when taken with food. One sidebar describes the physiology of erection and the mechanism of action of sildenafil; another discusses the use of a treadmill test to assess the cardiovascular risk in patients who have ED. 1 figure. 2 tables. 10 references.

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Managing Erectile Dysfunction in the Coronary Patient. Contemporary Urology. 15(12): 50-52, 54-55. December 2003.

This article offers physicians an update on management strategies for erectile dysfunction (ED) in the patient with coronary artery disease. The author notes that many of the major risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), i.e., smoking, hypertension, lipid abnormalities, diabetes, obesity, and lack of physical exercise, are also risk factors for vasculogenic ED. The author reviews the classification of patients into risk factor categories, then considers the use of drug therapy (such as sildenafil citrate or Viagra) in these patients. The author describes the use of the Princeton Consensus Guidelines that were developed as a practical set of recommendations for addressing sexual dysfunction in the cardiac patient. A final section addresses strategies for managing acute ischemia. 1 figure. 29 references.

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Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises and Manometric Biofeedback for Erectile Dysfunction and Postmicturition Dribble: Three Case Studies. Journal of WOCN. (Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing). 30(1): 44-52. January 2003.

This article presents three successful case studies of men receiving treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) and postmicturition dribble, to alert nurses to the possible benefits of pelvic floor muscle exercises for men. Postmicturition dribble is the complaint of a dribbling loss of urine that occurs after voiding. The authors report on the training program for the three cases. Each of the three subjects reported normal erectile function following pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) and manometric biofeedback. PFME, which included a 'squeeze out' pelvic floor muscle contraction after voiding urine, alleviated the small amount of postmicturition dribble experienced by two subjects. Manometric biofeedback was chosen as a reliable method of monitoring anal pressure measurements. 5 figures. 3 tables. 22 references.

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