Thursday, May 08, 2008

Blood Pressure and ED

To better understand how high blood pressure can lead to sexual dysfunction, we first need to have understanding of how erection works. Getting an erection seems to be an easy process but is actually a complicated process.


Anatomy of an Erection


In the tube of the penis there are 2 side-by-side storage of spongy tissue called the corpora cavernosa. They are the ones mainly responsible for erections. Just below those chambers is another storage called the corpus spongiosum. The urethra, which carries semen and urine, runs through the center of it.

When men get an erection, nerve signals from a man’s brain or from the nerve endings in your penis cause the smooth muscle of the chambers to relax and arteries to dilate, or open wider. This allows a flood of blood to fill the empty area. The pressure of blood flow is what causes someone to get an erection.


Factors Responsible for ED


High blood pressure is a major cause of ED. Study found that about 49% of men ages 40-79 with high blood pressure had of ED. High blood pressure keeps the arteries that carry blood into the penis from dilating the way they're supposed to. It also makes the smooth muscle in the penis lose its ability to relax. As a result, not enough blood flows into the penis to make it erect.

Men with high blood pressure may also have a low testosterone level. Testosterone is the male hormone that plays a big role in sexual arousal.

High blood pressure by itself can lead to erectile dysfunction. But some drugs for treating high blood pressure can actually be the cause as well. Diuretics (or water pills) and beta-blockers are the blood pressure drugs most commonly linked to impotence.


Diuretics may cause impotence by decreasing the force of blood flow into the penis. They may also lower the measurement of zinc in the body. Our body needs zinc to make testosterone. Beta-adrenergic antagonists dampen the response to nerve spikes that lead to a hredness. They also make it more difficult for the arteries in the penis to widen and allow the blood to enter. What's more, they can make you feel calm and down - and the mind always plays some role in sexual arousal.


Sometimes, some choices men with high blood pressure make can add to the issue. Smoking, often, is one of those. Smoking increases blood pressure, and damages blood vessels and lowers blood flow all around the body.

The power to take control of your blood pressure and your sexual health is in your own hands. By living a healthy lifestyle and working with your family physician, there's a very good chance you'll once again be able to have normal sexual function.


At the end, if you happen to have ED, then talk to your family physician regarding generic Cialis (cialis tadalafil), or Apcalis to see which is the right treatment for you.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Diabetes and Impotence

Sex seems like an eternally gratifying, breathtaking and straightforward act. However, for some people and sex partners the reality is somewhat different. This article is about erectile dysfunction, a common sexual problem in men with diabetes.

What is ED

Erectile dysfunction is described as the unrelenting inability to get or maintain an erection that is fitting for sexual activity. Lot of men will experience sexual problems during their course of life, but if the situation lasts for 3 months or longer, it is medically described as erectile dysfunction.

Although erectile dysfunction can affect most men at some point in their lives, it is lot more common in men with diabetes. Fifty percent of men will experience erectile dysfunction within 10 years of diagnosis of diabetes. Older men with a longer period of diabetes, poor blood glucose control, or who smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease, are at a higher risk.

Diabetes can cause damage to the linings of the blood vessels, which affects circulation and blood flow to the penis. Erectile dysfunction can also be a side effect of pills that are often prescribed to men with diabetes.


Treating ED

There are a number of fruitful treatments for ED. It is important for couples to be involved in any discussion about choice of treatment.

Drugs called PDE5 inhibitors like Tadalafil (generic cialis), Sildenafil, and Levitra, Apcalis help a man achieve and maintain an erection. With help from partner, these Drugs increase blood flow to the penis, allowing an erection to occur naturally.

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Saturday, April 26, 2008

FDA Approves Cialis Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved generic Cialis, a new oral PDE5 inhibitor, for the treatment of sexual dysfunction (ED). Cialis was shown to improve sexual dysfunction compared to placebo up to 36 hours following dosing. In laboratory studies, the ability to have sexual intercourse was improved in some patients at 30 minutes after taking a dose.

Thus, tadalafil joins Sildenafil and Vardenafil as alternative oral pills, all 3 now approved by the U.S. FDA, for ED.

Tadalafil is not for everyone. Men taking any form of nitrates (often used to control anginal chest pain) should never take tadalafil, as the combination may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. Men taking pills called "alpha blockers" (sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure) should never take tadalafil. This combination may also cause a significant drop in blood pressure.

The safety and efficacy of Cialis was analyzed in twenty two clinical trials in more than 4,000 patients. Tadalafil was found to be effective in treating ED in patients 27 to 87 years old, including patients with other underlying medical conditions. In two of these clinical trials, men had ED along with diabetes or following radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer.

In lab trials, the most common side effects with generic cialis were headache, upset stomach, backache, and muscle ache. Most men were not bothered by the side effects enough to stop taking tadalafil. In placebo controlled Phase three lab trials, discontinuation rates in patients treated with tadalafil 10 mg or 20 mg was 3.1%, compared to 1.4% in placebo treated patients. Apcalis is not recommended in patients who have suffered a heart attack or stroke within the last six months, or patients who have significantly low blood pressure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, unstable angina, severe liver impairment, or retinitis pigmentosa (a rare eye disorder). Men should discuss their health status with their family physicians to ensure that tadalafil is right for them and that they are fit enough to engage in sexual activity. tadalafil does not protect a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Generic Cialis - A 36 Hour Viagra

Generic Cialis to be taken by mouth by men to treat impotence or ED. Generic Cialis is the latest release in the area of ED and there are 2 other pills that are currently out there that treats impotence are called Levitra and Viagra.

The way Generic Cialis works is by increasing blood flow to the penis which helps men to get an erection. However, Cialis itself doesn't give an erection and sexual stimulation is needed as normal. There are several kinds of sexual dysfunction in men: inability to achieve an erection, not being able to sustain the erection, or occasional inability to gain or sustain such erection. Generic Cialis can help men with any of these above conditions.

Before Generic Cialis was introduce in the market, there were 2 other pills already existing in the market that treated ED. Most popular pill is called Viagra which works the same way but only lasts about 4 hours. Also, one needs to take Viagra 40 minutes before the planned sexual act. This timeframe doesn't offer a man with much freedom and flexibility. Generic Cialis offers men with more freedom which is only needed to be taken as little as 15 minutes before sexual act and can last up to 36 hours or the whole weekend. For its 36 hour lasting action, the pill is knows as the weekend pill or "le weekend pill" in the Europe .

Generic Cialis Apcalis comes in 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg form. However, most common and popular dosage for Generic Cialis is Generic Cialis 20mg. If you are not sure which dose is right for you, you can talk to your doctor or pharmacist to be sure. Also, you can start by taking low dosage and increase slowly if needed.
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Generic Cialis - Which Dose of Cialis You Should Take?

Generic Cialis Apcalis is a medication known to treat erectile dysfunction in men which is also known as Impotence or ED. It comes in 5mg, 10mg, and 20 mg dose forms. Depending on your current physical condition and severity, your doctor might prescribe you the dose that is suitable for you. Generic Cialis 20mg is the most common and widely used dose. However, you might be better off starting with a lower strength of Generic Cialis at the beginning. For example, if you are just experience impotence and a new user of ED pills, then you can start with a 5mg pill at the beginning. If that works for you, then you are better off with 5mg dose. That helps you keep the strength low at the same time save you some money on your medication. You can always increase the dose if that doesn't work for you.

Most common pills sold online are Generic Cialis 20 mg pills. What you can do is to get a pill splitter to split the 20mg pills into 2 or more as needed. you can get a pill splitter from your local pharmacy often for free just by asking your pharmacist.

Besides Generic Cialis, there are 3 other pills that can treat sexual dysfunction in men that are called Viagra (most known name) and levitra.

Diabetes is a medical condition that can lead a man toward impotence. Chances of men with diabetes having sexual dysfunction are 300% higher than men who don't have diabetes. It is not the only condition that gets men sexual dysfunction. Other conditions that can lead men toward ED are blood pressure, alcoholism, kidney disease, and blood vessel disease. Side effects of certain medications, too much smoking, some psychological factors, and hormonal deficiencies can also lead to sexual dysfunction.
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