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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Prostate Erectile Dysfunction

Statins may protect against prostate cancer, ED

April 30, 2009
Several new studies suggest that cholesterol-lowering statins help prevent prostate cancer and reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction. In one study, researchers found that men who took statins before having their prostate removed were 30 percent less likely to experience a cancer recurrence. Another study found that statins were associated with an overall reduction in prostate inflammation. But experts caution patients and doctors not to jump to conclusions about using statins for treatment. Th... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Can Erectile Dysfunction be a Symptom of Prostate Cancer?
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, Can erectile dysfunction be a symptom of prostate cancer? My husband is... Read more »

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Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction
By healthgal , Health Expert

One of the outcomes of prostate surgery is erectile dysfunction.  So it is a bit alarming that... Read more »

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Prostate surgery and erectile dysfunction in younger men
By healthgal , Health Expert

...One of the most consequences of prostate surgery is erectile dysfunction.  So it is a bit... Read more »

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Erectile Dysfunction, Bladder Problems and Your Prostate
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...are bothered with urinary problems along with their erectile dysfunction. It has been shown... Read more »

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If You Don't Use It, You'll Lose It
By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

...well known risk factors to radical prostatectomy is erectile dysfunction. The nerves responsible... Read more »

Health Guide

The Prevalence and Types of Sexual Dysfunction in People With Cancer
...as do a similar proportion of women who have had gynecologic cancer. For men with prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction (erections inadequate for intercourse) has been the primary form of sexual... Read more »
Aging changes in the male reproductive system
...not necessarily prevent a man from being able to enjoy sexual relationships. COMMON PROBLEMS Erectile dysfunction may be a concern for aging men. It is normal for erections to occur less... Read more »
Meet Dr. Jay Motola
...has particular interests in urologic oncology, minimally invasive urology, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. He is the director of Urologic Oncology at Putnam Hospital (Carmel, NY).... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction and Disability
...up" seminal fluid. Semen is made of sperm from the testicles and fluid from the seminal vesicles and prostate. The seminal vesicles produce about 70 percent of the seminal fluid, which activates... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction: The Basics of Impotence
Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called "impotence," is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. The word "impotence" may also be used to describe other... Read more »

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Clinical Trial: Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
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This is a Phase III study to determine the safety and effectiveness of Cialis on men who have erectile dysfunction (ED) and signs and symptoms of... Read summary »

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According to a new survey, people who are obese, or who suffer from chronic migraines or erectile dysfunction, may experience more emotional trauma... Read summary »

ED Early Warning for Heart Attack?
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Erectile dysfunction gives a two- to three-year early warning of a heart attack, but many doctors are ignoring that link, warns... Read summary »