Cure Research for Impotence

Latest Treatments for Impotence

Some of the more recent treatments for Impotence include:

• Penile implants
• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
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Treatments for Impotence

Treatments to consider for Impotence may include:

• Discontinuing medications possibly causing impotence
• Treating an underlying systemic disease if found
• Psychotherapy
  • Counselling
  • Behavior modifications
• Oral drugs (pills)
  • Sildenafil citrate (Viagra)
• more treatments...»

Medical Research Breakthroughs and Impotence

Erectile dysfunction following external beam therapy: Latest studies support a progressively decreasing sexual function in those men who have undergone external beam radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer. The most common curative treatment options for men with localized prostate cancer are radical prostatectomy, external beam radiotherapy and interstitial permanent brachytherapy and radical prostatectomy. There is a lack of prospective studies focusing on the sexual quality of life of prostate cancer patients before and after a definitive conformal radiotherapy from the patients' perspective. The aim of this study was to assess prospectively the incidence of erectile and predictive factors in a patient population treated with the same radiotherapy technique and a homogenous dose level, without antiandrogen treatment before radiotherapy or in the follow-up period. Patient age, comorbidities, prostate volume, planning target volume, pre-treatment sexual function and treatment of erectile dysfunction have been considered. Results showed a progressively decreasing sexual function with longer follow-up intervals due to chronic radiotherapy effects, patient age and comorbidities. The best predictor for preserving erections sufficient for sexual intercourse is the occurrence of spontaneous erections in the morning or night, before treatment. Also noted was the fact that diabetic patients are not only predisposed for erectile dysfunction before radiotherapy, but additionally for post- radiotherapy acquired erectile dysfunction. Therefore the researchers advice that, treatment decisions should particularly consider the specific risk and toxicity profile before adminstration.

Cure Research discussion for Impotence:

Advances in suppositories, injectable medications, implants, and vacuum devices have expanded the options for men seeking treatment for impotence. These advances also have helped increase the number of men seeking treatment.

An oral form of the drug phentolamine may soon join sildenafil in the armamentarium of noninvasive treatments for impotence. Other treatments in the experimental stages include reconstruction surgery for damaged veins and arteries in the penis. Whether or not this method proves to be safe and effective, ongoing improvements in traditional methods should continue to create more successful and widespread treatment of impotence. (Source: excerpt from Impotence: NIDDK)

Medical research for Impotence: medical news summaries:

The following medical news items are relevant to medical research for Impotence:

• Erectile dysfunction linked to vascular problems
• Erectile dysfunction may be influenced by psychological and/or physical factors
• Erectile Dysfunction may be symptom of cardiovascular disease
• Impotence and hypertension
• Men taking hypertension drugs can also safely use Viagra
• New drug aimed at providing a tan, improving sex life and reducing weight
• Pelvic floor exercises helps men with erectile dysfunction
• Rate of erectile dysfunction increases after a kidney transplant in men
• Researchers to test Viagra's effectiveness in treating enlarged hearts
• Salvage radical prostatectomy benefits outweigh the risks
• Ultrasound treatment may cure prostate cancer
• Viagra provides significant benefits for sickle cell anemia patients with secondary pulmonary hypertension
• More news »

Clinical Trials for Impotence

Some of the clinical trials for Impotence include:

• Evaluate the Effects of GPI 1485 on Erectile Function Following Bilateral Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - GPI 1485
• Effect of Sildenafil on Endothelial Function - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Viagra
• Improvement of Erectile Dysfunction by Fluvastatin in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fluvastatin-sodium
• Mild To Moderate Erectile Dysfunction Study - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) 100 mg
• Assessment of Onset, Safety & Toleration of UK-369,003 in Male Erectile Dysfunction - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - UK-369,003
• more trials...»