Category: Erectile Dysfunction

Question:

Can ED be treated by the covid-19 vaccine?

Answer:

Until now, there is no association between COVID-19 vaccines and Erectile Dysfunction.

And although many men reported ED as a side effect of COVID-19 infection, the vaccines are not a treatment for the virus, so they don’t affect the ED caused by the virus. This type of ED resolves on its own shortly after recovery from COVID-19.

On the other hand, none of the manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines listed any issues related to sexual health or ED in their reports.

Question:

Will not smoking improve my ED?

Answer:

Yes. Many studies found a strong association between the intensity of cigarette smoking and the severity of ED.

Quitting smoking improves male sexual function in all age groups between 30-60 years of age, so it can improve ED.

Question:

Can having diabetes result in ED?

Answer:

Yes, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to ED on the long-term.

ED is common in men with diabetes, especially those with type 2 diabetes. Poor long-term blood sugar control can cause damage to nerves and blood vessels which can lead to ED.

Moreover, ED is also linked to other conditions that are common in men with diabetes, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Question:

Can Nitric Oxide be used as a treatment for ED?

Answer:

Nitric oxide (NO) activates the relaxation of smooth muscle tissue (known as corporal cavernosal), leading to increased blood flow into the penis resulting in an erection. Almost all oral treatments of ED (such as Cialis or Viagra) have focused on increasing the effect of Nitric oxide generated in corporal tissue or increasing the ability of this tissue to generate Nitric oxide.

Although several supplements (e.g., L-citrulline and L-arginine) have been shown to increase levels of nitric oxide in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) however, they were less effective than oral drugs used to treat ED (e.g., Viagra).

Natural Nitric oxide treatment for ED via topical application of compounds that will generate sufficient NO in the corporal tissue to initiate an erection is still a practical option.

Question:

Can Nitric Oxide be used as a treatment for ED?

Answer:

Nitric oxide (NO) activates the relaxation of smooth muscle tissue (known as corporal cavernosal), leading to increased blood flow into the penis resulting in an erection. Almost all oral treatments of ED (such as Cialis or Viagra) have focused on increasing the effect of Nitric oxide generated in corporal tissue or increasing the ability of this tissue to generate Nitric oxide.

Although several supplements (e.g., L-citrulline and L-arginine) have been shown to increase levels of nitric oxide in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) however, they were less effective than oral drugs used to treat ED (e.g., Viagra).

Natural Nitric oxide treatment for ED via topical application of compounds that will generate sufficient NO in the corporal tissue to initiate an erection is still a practical option.

Question:

Does Adderall cause ED?

Answer:

Yes. Erectile dysfunction is a well-known side effect in men taking Adderall, mainly because the medication causes constriction of certain blood vessels in the body, directing blood away from the extremities and increasing the blood supply to other parts of the body, which means that there is a decrease in blood flow to the penis. However, this is temporary. Typically, once the effects of the medication have worn away, sexual desire and performance return to what was expected.

Please consult with your doctor. He may change the Adderall dose or replace it with another medication that is unlikely to affect your sexual life. Alternatively, he may offer one of the oral ED medications (like Viagra or Cialis).

Question:

Can infertility issue be due to erectile Dysfunction?

Answer:

Any trouble with having healthy or normal sexual intercourse can lead to infertility, this includes trouble keeping or maintaining an erection sufficient for sex (ED). So, yes severe ED can contribute to male infertility and both conditions are considered proxies for general health, the former often underlying cardiovascular disorders and the latter other conditions. So erectile dysfunction in infertile men might be an early marker of poor general health as well.

Question:

Does using shockwave therapy help treat ED?

Answer:

Shockwave therapy for ED is still considered an experimental treatment option. Generally, we recommend using low-intensity shockwave therapy in mild organic erectile dysfunction patients or those who do not respond well to medication (Viagra, Cialis,…) or do not want more invasive treatments.
Research suggests that men with vasculogenic ED are among the ideal candidates for shockwave therapy and are the ones to see actual results; on the other hand, It did not help men with severe erectile dysfunction resulting from diabetes or those who had undergone prostatectomy, cystectomy, or radiation.
Research is still ongoing to determine how well Shockwave therapy for ED works long-term and whether it can be used with other proven ED treatments.

Question:

Is it possible to have erectile dysfunction due to smoking weed everyday?

Answer:

The simple answer is yes.

Although casual weed-smoking hasn’t been linked to ED and actually it may even help increase sexual desire and arousal, some studies found that daily weed-smoking (overuse) may contribute to ED and can lead to trouble achieving orgasm in some men.

Question:

What should I do if my boyfriend has ED?

Answer:

Erectile dysfunction could be due to many underlying causes, and for the best treatment option, we need first to identify the cause. Therefore, I suggest that your boyfriend first checks with his doctor for a checkup and evaluation. His doctor will perform a physical exam and take his medical history to diagnose his erectile dysfunction, and if all organic causes of ED were excluded then he might take oral medications such as Cialis or Viagra (if he has no contraindication).

Also, he needs to maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly, eating healthy food (low cholesterol), and stopping or avoiding alcohol and tobacco as they both contribute to ED.