What To Know About Telehealth for Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is awkward. And not just in the bedroom—it can feel uncomfortable to talk about in your doctor’s office, too. I get that. I’m a board-certified urologist, so ED is one of the most common reasons why men come to see me. Even though I talk about it every day, I know it can […]
Manage ED with Cutting-Edge Science: New Therapies for Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an old problem. It’s been around for a long time. But treatment options are fairly new. The first effective oral ED medication—sildenafil (Viagra)—was discovered in 1989 and was only made available by 1998. Then came tadalafil (Cialis) and more recently vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn) and avanafil (Stendra). But our understanding of the […]
ED Myths and Facts: What you need to know
I’m a urologist. That means that I was specially trained in the management of men’s health issues, including low testosterone, prostate health, and erectile dysfunction. This is my passion. In my 25+ year career, I have found that among all the men’s health issues I manage, erectile dysfunction is one of the most common complaints […]
What is Nrf2? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Secret to Aging Well
Feel like you’re just not operating at the level you used to? People tell us that that happens with age—that our bodies start to break down. But the most recent science is actually calling into question the inevitability of the symptoms of aging. New research in microbiology, chemistry, and genomics is showing us that those […]
Men, What is stress doing to your Testosterone?
Stress is ubiquitous—it affects all of us in one way or another. Low level stress that you can easily overcome is usually not bad for you. In fact, it can even be good for you. Stress can motivate you, improve your athletic performance, and help you adapt to your environment. But long-term or excessive stress […]
Everything You Need to Know About Viagra and Cialis
Are you struggling with performance issues in the sack? If so, you are not alone. Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability to get or maintain an erection and unfortunately, this issue is on the rise (no pun intended). In 1995, 152 million men worldwide experienced ED, and that number is expected to swell to […]
Stop ED in its Tracks
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, occurs when a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection for sexual intercourse. It can be awkward and cause feelings of inadequacy. While ED can be a very distressing health issue, it can also be embarrassing to discuss with your health provider or physician. ED is very common, with some […]
Erectile Dysfunction and Early Death – What’s The Link?
ED typically stands for erectile dysfunction… But it could also mean “early death.” There is a proven and serious link between these two variations of ED—erectile dysfunction and early death. In fact, erectile dysfunction may be one of the first and most prominent indicators of increased risk for early death. A study at the University […]
Are Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To ED?
Studies have concluded that vitamin D deficiency and erectile dysfunction are strongly correlated. In fact, a study published in Dermato-endocrinology found that men with a vitamin D deficiency have a 30% greater prevalence of ED and an 80% greater prevalence of severe ED compared to men with optimal levels of vitamin D. But why is […]
