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Causes Of Dysfunction
- Erectile Dysfunction medications and Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction and Impotence
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Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED), formerly called impotence, can affect men of all ages, although it is much more common among older men. It is normal for men to occasionally experience erectile dysfunction. However, if the problem becomes chronic, it can have adverse effects on relationships, emotional health, and self-esteem. Erectile dysfunction may also be a symptom of an underlying health condition. If erectile dysfunction becomes an on-going problem, it is important...
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Diagnosing Erectile Dysfunction: Pre-existing Health Problems
After the proper questions are asked regarding psychological contributions to ED, the focus becomes more on the patient's... Read more »
Can Smoking Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
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Medications that Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction
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Motorcycles Cause Erectile Dysfunction
A recent survey published in the International Journal of Impotence Research, points to motorcycles as a cause of erectile dysfunction. The... Read more »
Type 2 diabetes may be caused by intestinal dysfunction
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Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The doctor typically interviews the patient about various physical and psychological factors and performs a physical exam.Medical HistoryThe doctor... Read more »
Could grief cause erectile dysfunction?
A reader wants to know if her fiancee's grief over his deceased wife could be responsible for his bouts of erectile dysfunction. According to Brian... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction and Maintaining an Erection
When me and my girlfriend are fooling around she tries her hardest to make me hard but I never end up hard. Why is this? Dr. Owens at... Read more »
COPD causes swallowing, breathing dysfunction
The higher risk of aspiration pneumonia among patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be caused by a dysfunctional... Read more »
Hypothalamic Dysfunction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypothalamic dysfunction is a problem with the region of the brain called the hypothalamus, which helps control the pituitary gland and regulate many... Read more »
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