Men with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED) have greater levels of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) than men with non-vasculogenic ED, and this might affect their response to tadalafil treatment, researchers report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. However, “the predictive accuracy of hs-CRP for this purpose is only modest and not independent of underlying risk […]
Gait Could Be Related to Erectile Dysfunction, Study Finds
A man’s gait could be associated with his erectile function, according to new research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Men who are physically active are less likely to develop erectile dysfunction (ED), but until now, experts weren’t sure to what extent physical function, such as gait, played a role. Gait refers to the way […]
Study: Clinicians Should Understand ED Supplements and Their Appeal
Erectile dysfunction (ED) supplements are popular products in online marketplaces, but they are not always what they seem to be. It is important for clinicians to understand these products and counsel men appropriately, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. While effective medical therapies for ED, such as phosphodiesterase type 5 […]
HIV-Infected Men: ED Drug Prescriptions Do Not Change Risky Behaviors, Study Finds
Taking medication for erectile dysfunction (ED) does not appear to change risky sexual behaviors in men living with HIV, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. However, bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were still common, the authors reported. ED is a frequent problem for men with HIV, and prevalence rates of up to […]
Poor Sleep Raises Risk for Sexual Dysfunction
Some sexual problems in older adults might be linked to poor sleep, according to recent research in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The type of sexual difficulty could be linked to gender, too, the study authors reported. As people get older, both sexual and sleep problems become more frequent. The two issues also have some […]
Study: Blood Pressure Parameters Associated with ED
Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and pulse pressure are associated with erectile function, experts report. The finding is based on a study of men who were participants in the larger Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT). SBP refers to the amount of pressure the heart exerts as it beats and is the […]