Can Viagra Help Improve Athletic Performance at Higher Altitudes?

Viagra Question

I’m a mountain biker in Colorado, and I compete in mountain bike races at elevations ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 feet or more. I read somewhere that Viagra can improve athletic performance at higher altitudes. Would it be of any help to me?


Answer

Studies designed to determine Viagra’s effects on athletic performance at sea level showed that cyclists taking the drug performed no better than those who did not take the drug. That same study also measured the effects of the drug on athletic performance at a simulated elevation of 12,700 feet, which is well above the maximum elevation at which you’re cycling.

It found that some performed much better — up to 45% better — at that altitude than others, but not all cyclists responded to the drug in the same positive way. Ten cyclists who took sildenafil citrate at that altitude “collectively lowered the time it took to cover six kilometres by 15% compared to placebo trials at altitude,” according to an article posted at ScienceDaily.com.

Overall, the cyclists who took sildenafil also improved stroke volume and stroke output, when compared with those cyclists who were given a placebo. However, the researchers found that the individual improvement for those given sildenafil varied from little or none among some participants to major gains by others. This led them to conclude that sildenafil’s benefits for athletic performance at high elevations vary from one cyclist to another depending upon how well each response to the drug’s effects.

Whether Viagra would improve your cycling performance at elevations lower than 12,700 feet is uncertain, but it probably wouldn’t hurt to give it a try.

25 Years Old I am Suffering from Erectile Dysfunction

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION QUESTION:

I am 25 years old I am suffering from erectile dysfunction for 4 months using for 10 days Levitra tab but no improvement. plz suggestion me

DOCTOR ALSAYES ANSWER:

I’m very sorry to hear that.
Erectile dysfunction could be due to many underlying causes, such as; Anxiety, diabetes, high blood pressure, alcoholism and smoking tobacco, acute stress disorder,…etc.
For the best treatment option, we need to identify the cause of your erectile dysfunction.

And keep in mind that making good lifestyle choices is a very important factor along with the medical treatment, and that should include:

• Quit smoking because it can lead to or worsen erectile dysfunction.
• Lose any excess weight. Being overweight can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction.
• Include physical activity in your daily routine. Exercise can help with underlying conditions that play a part in erectile dysfunction in a number of ways, including reducing stress, helping you lose weight and increasing blood flow.

Now regarding the medical treatment, many options are available:

• Oral medications like Viagra or Cialis (but these medications are not preferred to be used when you have a heart problem)
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP Therapy)
• Intracavernous injection therapy
• Vacuum erection devices
• Venous constriction devices
• Intraurethral therapy
• Penile prostheses

Now regarding the medical treatment, many options are available, some of them have side-effects while others don’t, but that also depends on your condition and overall health:

Please see your urologist to determine the best treatment for your current erectile dysfunction.

Thanks, Dr. Alsayes

Can Viagra Help Prevent or Possibly Delay the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes

Viagra Question

A year or two ago, I read an article about a study that found that Viagra could help to prevent or at least delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Is that true?


Answer

A small-scale study at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine found promising evidence that sildenafil citrate, Viagra’s active ingredient, can improve insulin sensitivity in both men and women who have been diagnosed as prediabetics.

A research team, led by Nancy J. Brown, M.D., a professor of medicine and pharmacology, recruited 42 prediabetic volunteers for the study. Half of the study participants were given 25 milligrams of sildenafil citrate three times daily, while the other half got a placebo.

At the conclusion of the three-month study period, those who were given sildenafil showed a 20% improvement in insulin sensitivity, compared with those who got a placebo. Although further study remains to be done, this study indicates that Viagra could delay the onset of type 2 diabetes or even prevent it altogether.

When I Start Having Sex I Simply Ejaculate What Can I Do?

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION QUESTION:

Before 3 or 4 years ago I was good but now a says I am very decreased when I start sex I simply ejaculate would I get a permanent solution?

DOCTOR ALSAYES ANSWER:

Premature ejaculation or early climax has many factors and underlying causes, Such as anxiety and pressure to perform under heightened anxiety. Low sex drive is another possible cause. Watching pornography and masturbation more frequently can lead also to early climax during actual sex relation.

A neurological problem that may cause hypersensitivity in the penis and/ or hyperspasticity of the pelvic muscles can lead to early climax as well.

Treatment of this issue must follow a proper diagnosis of the cause first. However some techniques can be helpful in all cases, and these include:

• The start-stop method, which consists of the partner starting and stopping stimulation prior to climax ejaculation. The series of exercises progress to intercourse and over a period of weeks, it gradually increases the ejaculatory control.

• Kegel exercises while sitting, standing or walking.

Also, there are some medical options. For instance, using low-dose anti-depressants including (Dapoxetine, Anfronil, Clomipramine, Prozac, and Zoloft) can help to prolong ejaculation. But these drugs may lead to adverse side effects.

Please see your urologist for evaluation to identify the cause before considering the proper treatment.

I hope this answers your question.

Thanks, Dr. Alsayes

When I Start Having Sex I Simply Ejaculate What Can I Do?

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION QUESTION:

Before 3 or 4 years ago I was good but now a says I am very decreased when I start sex I simply ejaculate would I get a permanent solution?

DOCTOR ALSAYES ANSWER:

Premature ejaculation or early climax has many factors and underlying causes, Such as anxiety and pressure to perform under heightened anxiety. Low sex drive is another possible cause. Watching pornography and masturbation more frequently can lead also to early climax during actual sex relation.

A neurological problem that may cause hypersensitivity in the penis and/ or hyperspasticity of the pelvic muscles can lead to early climax as well.

Treatment of this issue must follow a proper diagnosis of the cause first. However some techniques can be helpful in all cases, and these include:

• The start-stop method, which consists of the partner starting and stopping stimulation prior to climax ejaculation. The series of exercises progress to intercourse and over a period of weeks, it gradually increases the ejaculatory control.

• Kegel exercises while sitting, standing or walking.

Also, there are some medical options. For instance, using low-dose anti-depressants including (Dapoxetine, Anfronil, Clomipramine, Prozac, and Zoloft) can help to prolong ejaculation. But these drugs may lead to adverse side effects.

Please see your urologist for evaluation to identify the cause before considering the proper treatment.

I hope this answers your question.

Thanks, Dr. Alsayes

Is Using Viagra Recreationally Dangerous?

Viagra Question

I’m in college and have no problem at all getting an erection, but a number of my friends told me about using Viagra recreationally. What’s the point really and what are the dangers of such use, if any?


Answer

Make no mistake, Viagra and the other oral ED drugs were developed to help men who were suffering from varying degrees of erectile dysfunction. They were never intended for recreational use, and this type of misuse can lead to erectile problems down the road.

Recreational users of Viagra expose themselves unnecessarily to the drug’s side effects, some of which can be very serious. Men unwise enough to use Viagra recreationally might also tend to experiment with poppers, which are nitrate-based recreational drugs.

Taking the two together can trigger a potentially life-threatening drop in blood pressure. Becoming too dependent on the erectile support offered by Viagra can eventually erode a man’s self-confidence and his ability to achieve an erection on his own.

Men who might use Viagra recreationally also might be the type to buy Viagra online from unsavoury vendors who are more likely to supply counterfeit drugs than the real thing.

And the downside of counterfeits goes way beyond spending money on a worthless drug because many of these fake drugs contain toxic ingredients used as fillers and colouring agents. Seizures of so-called herbal Viagra have sometimes found that the product contained varying amounts of sildenafil citrate, the drug’s actual active ingredient.

However, in some cases, the amount of sildenafil was too little to be effective, while in others it was so high that it could pose a health risk.

Viagra and Porn

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION QUESTION:

If I take a Viagra pill then watch porn should it still work?

DOCTOR ALSAYES ANSWER:

Yes, it will work and it will give you an erection, but it should not be used for masturbation. Viagra can help achieve an erection only in the presence of sexual stimulation (even if that stimulation is a porn movie), and the erection will not occur just by taking the pill.

I hope this answers your question.

Thanks, Dr. Alsayes

Viagra and Porn

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION QUESTION:

If I take a Viagra pill then watch porn should it still work?

DOCTOR ALSAYES ANSWER:

Yes, it will work and it will give you an erection, but it should not be used for masturbation. Viagra can help achieve an erection only in the presence of sexual stimulation (even if that stimulation is a porn movie), and the erection will not occur just by taking the pill.

I hope this answers your question.

Thanks, Dr. Alsayes

What Foods Can I Eat to Help Viagra Work Better for Me?

Viagra Question

I’ve been using Viagra for the last 18 months or so, and it has been working well for me. However, I’m wondering if there are foods or beverages that I can include in my diet to help the drug perform even more effectively. If so, what are these wonder foods?


Answer

Although it’s doubtful that any food or beverage could perform as well as Viagra, there are certain nutrients that are known to improve erectile function. Adding these to your diet would help to ensure that your erectile function stayed strong and hopefully improved.

In an article posted at EverydayHealth.com, Chris Iliades, M.D., lists a number of these nutrients and the foods and beverages in which they’re found. Foods high in nitrates help the body to create nitric oxide, which plays a key role in erectile function. Nitrate-rich foods include arugula, beets, celery, iceberg lettuce, and spinach.

For those with a sweet tooth, dark chocolate is a rich source of flavonoids that support robust vascular health. Pistachios are rich in arginine, an amino acid that seems to relax blood vessels, thus improving blood flow.

Oysters and certain other shellfish are loaded with zinc, a mineral that helps to promote the body’s production of testosterone, while watermelon contains high levels of citrulline, an amino acid that converts into arginine in the body. Tomatoes and pink grapefruit are rich sources of lycopene, a phytonutrient that’s also a powerful antioxidant.

30 Year Old Married Man and I Have a Numb Penis

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION QUESTION:

I am 30-year-old married man and I have a numb penis. I have no problem to get a hard penis and I can perform sex with no issues. my problem is that whenever my penis enters, I do not feel anything.

DOCTOR ALSAYES ANSWER:

This insensitivity problem you have could be due to nerve root damage, or never compression or inflammation, and in most cases, it disappears after treating the cause.
There are many reasons that could lead to such a problem, for instance, this type of numbness is more common in men who cycle, especially those who ride for long distances.

Also, any disease that damages the nerves can affect the feeling in the penis area, including diabetes and multiple sclerosis (MS).

Please see your urologist for evaluation to identify the cause before considering the proper treatment.

The tests you need will depend on what condition the doctor suspects, but they might include: blood tests to check your testosterone levels, and/ or imaging tests such as MRI, to check for problems within the brain or the spinal cord.

I hope this answers your question.

Thanks, Dr. Alsayes