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Prostate Cancer and its Relationship to ED
There are certain other medical conditions that could bring about the onset of erectile dysfunction. Understanding the underlying causes and getting the proper treatment for them early could make all the difference in a successful recovery. The more education you have in things like this, the better off you’re going to be. One of those disorders that could be associated with erectile dysfunction is prostate cancer. The prostate is a small muscular gland near the bladder. It is a male … [Read more...] about Prostate Cancer and its Relationship to ED
Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction
The relationship between erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea is one that has generated much interest in recent years. This blog post will explore the link between the two. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious condition and sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing while they are asleep. It can be treated, but if left untreated, can gravely affect one’s quality of life and cause severe health problems. Sleep apnea is more common in men than women and is more likely to … [Read more...] about Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction
Cholesterol Levels: Low and High Density Lipoprotein
High cholesterol levels are harmful to health. Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance naturally found in all of our bodies. It aids in digestion as well as vitamin D and hormone production. When cholesterol levels rise, there is greater chances of having heart disease and heart attack. There are two basic types of cholesterol in the body, namely the low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) and high density lipoprotein (good cholesterol). As bad cholesterol accumulates in the arteries, it … [Read more...] about Cholesterol Levels: Low and High Density Lipoprotein
Erectile Dysfunction: A Symptom of Heart Disease
A study conducted by Prince Henry’s Institute in Melbourne Australia published in the Medical Journal of Australia found that men over 20 years of age with erectile dysfunction (ED) have twice the risk of cardiovascular incidents than those of men with normal sexual health. It was also found out that 2% of men aged 55 and older experienced major stroke and cardiac arrest after the initial episode of ED, within a year; 11% experienced something within five years. Experts from Prince Henry’s … [Read more...] about Erectile Dysfunction: A Symptom of Heart Disease
Understanding Sexual Dysfunction and Parkinson’s Disease
Although those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease are prone to sexual dysfunction, many authorities believe poor sexual health is not always a side effect of the disease. "Sexual dysfunction has not been extensively investigated, however, a number of studies have shown a high prevalence of decreased libido, orgasmic dysfunction in both men and women with PD, and erectile dysfunction in male subjects." * While cases of Parkinson’s Disease severely affect the central nervous system and … [Read more...] about Understanding Sexual Dysfunction and Parkinson’s Disease
