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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Will Viagra Help Diabetic Impotence

A decade after Viagra, experts discuss the blue pill's impact

December 10, 2008
It's been ten years since Viagra hit the market, and the problem of erectile dysfunction (ED) is no longer a hush-hush medical problem. On top of helping 25 million men reverse their problem with ED, the little blue pill also brought to light the connection between impotency and other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and prostate cancer. But experts in this CNN article also point out that the "pill that thrills" has also brought an understanding of mens' sexual health, and proble... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Alternative Cures for Urologic Problems
By healthgal , Health Expert

...dysfunction, since it can be a sign of heart disease or even diabetes.  Then check with your... Read more »

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Erectile dysfunction—Red flag for heart disease?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes as prominent indicators of... Read more »

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Comparing Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...association with their ad campaigns. Sildenafil (Viagra) has previously been associated with... Read more »

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Side Effects of Cialis, Viagra and Levitra
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...is rarely necessary. The history of the patient (diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery... Read more »

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Is there Life after Impotence?
By Christopher Lukas , Health Expert

...implantation), at least some will have a problem with impotence. This may be the inability to... Read more »

Health Guide

Just Can't Get It Up?
...age-related can also cause the dreaded limp noodle, including the following: Some prescription medicationsDiabetesLow testosterone levelsLong-distance bicycle ridingInjury to the pelvic region... Read more »
Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes
...dysfunction--the impaired ability of blood vessels to open and allow normal blood flow. Such conditions include diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, kidney failure, peripheral artery... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction: The Basics of Impotence
...and fibrous tissues, often as a result of disease, is the most common cause of ED. Diseases—such as diabetes, kidney disease, chronic alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, vascular... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction Medications: Impotence Medications
...dysfunction in up to 85% of men with the condition. It also has shown to be work well in patients with diabetes and in those who have had a radical prostatectomy.Sildenafil (Viagra). Studies... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis
...Erectile Dysfunction. Evidence of other medical conditions should be sought, particularly hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and nerve damage.Monitoring Nighttime ErectionsTests that monitor... Read more »

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