Ingredient Used in Erectile-Dysfunction Drugs Could Cause Lasting Eye Problem

Color vision problems caused by retinal damage on a cellular level may be caused by an ingredient used in some erectile-dysfunction medication, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Mount Sinai researchers. The results demonstrate that excessive use of the drug, sildenafil citrate, could lead to long-term vision problems, including possible irreversible damage. The findings were… Continue reading Ingredient Used in Erectile-Dysfunction Drugs Could Cause Lasting Eye Problem

ED Worsened by Some Treatments of Prostate Enlargement

Men with benign prostate enlargement who used finasteride (also known as proscar and propecia) to treat their condition experienced worsening erectile dysfunction (ED) that did not resolve with continued treatment, according to research done at Boston University Medical Center. In addition, they experienced a reduction in their testosterone levels leading to hypogonadism (little to no… Continue reading ED Worsened by Some Treatments of Prostate Enlargement

Coffee May Help Reduce Erectile Dysfunction

Good news for men who drink coffee: two to three cups a day will reduce your chances of erectile dysfunction, according to researchers from Men who drink the equivalent caffeine level of two to three cups of coffee a day are less likely to have erectile dysfunction (ED), according to researchers from The University of… Continue reading Coffee May Help Reduce Erectile Dysfunction