Penile Plethysmography
Health Encyclopedia: Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
The doctor typically interviews the patient about many physical and psychological factors.
Medical and Personal History. The doctor should take a medical and personal history and may ask about the following:
- Past and present medical problems
- Medications or drugs being used
- Any history of psychological problems, including stress, anxiety, or depression
Sexual History. In addition the doctor will ask about the patient's sexual history, which may include:
- The nature of the onset of the dysfuncti...
Expert & Community Posts
Priapism - An Erection Lasting Longer than Four Hours
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...major blood vessels that allow blood to flow into the penis. With less blood going in, there is... Read more »
How Caverject and Penile Injections Work
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...medications. These are medications that act locally in the penis to give an erection. This... Read more »
Diagnosing Erectile Dysfunction: Pre-existing Health Problems
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...order to achieve an erection blood must flow into the penis through arteries. The blockage... Read more »
Is penile prosthesis right for YOU?
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...pump contains a way to fill the prosthesis (make the penis hard) and empty the prosthesis, or... Read more »
ED Treatment: The Vaccuum Tumescence Pump or "Penis Pump"
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...dysfunction is the penile vacuum tumescence pump or "penis pump." This device is sold in... Read more »
Health Guide
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Other Treatments
...thorough instructions in the proper use of such devices. They typically work as follows:The man places the penis inside a plastic cylinder.A vacuum is created, which causes blood to flow into the... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Injections or Topical Treatments
...effective treatment for some men. It can be administered by:Injection into the erectile tissue of the penis (Caverject, Edex)Device that administers the drug through the urethra (MUSE... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Impotence Treatment
...to take the drugs still have many other options, including:Medications inserted or injected into the penisVacuum devicesIntracavernosal injection therapyInvasive procedures, such as penile... Read more »Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence): Introduction
..."impotence" comes from Latin and means loss of power; a more accurate term is "erectile dysfunction."The Penis and Erectile FunctionThe Structure of the Penis. The penis is composed of the... Read more »Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction: Impotence Causes
...and nerve damage are both common complications of diabetes. When the blood vessels or nerves of the penis are involved, erectile dysfunction can result. Diabetes is also associated with heart... Read more »Images
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Penile fractures: not just a sex myth
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Circumcision reduces AIDS risk: study
April 29, 2009According to two new studies, circumcision does not decrease a man's sexual pleasure or function, but it does help reduce his risk of contracting the... Read summary »
Egg discovery could lead to Viagra alternative
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Q&A: Can watermelon replace Viagra
February 26, 2009A reader writes to Dr. Mehmet Oz, wanting to know if it's true that watermelon is as effective at treating erectile dysfunction as medication.... Read summary »
Expert answers prostate cancer questions
March 05, 2009In this article from The New York Times, doctor John Mulhall, author of Saving Your Sex Life: A Guide for Men With Prostate Cancer answers readers... Read summary »
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