A shocking new discovery to treat erectile dysfunction

A new treatment has been discovered to help treat erectile dysfunction, however, the men might wince at the thought of this idea. Researchers from Israel have reported promising preliminary results from using low-intensity shock wave therapy to help treat vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED). In fact, 15 out of the 20 patients who suffered from mild or moderate ED who have been treated so far had a significant improvement with their erectile function, and in most cases were able to discontinue treatment with phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors. Yoram Vardi, M.D., chief of the neuro-urology unit at the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, presented the recent findings at the annual meeting of the European Society for Sexual Medicine. He explained that the low-energy shock wave therapy is being increasingly used to help induce regeneration of small coronary vessels in patients that have angina and who are not suitable for angioplasty or coronary surgery. Share and Enjoy:

Sex problems in men linked to high BPA levels

In our workplaces, we may have more to worry about than just our deadlines, especially if you work around chemicals. It has been found that workers who are exposed to very high levels of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) were four to seven times more likely to report sexual function difficulties than were the workers with no occupational exposure to BPA. Share and Enjoy:

Infertile men have higher odds of developing testicular cancer

Men who experience infertility problems may be at greater risk for developing testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy among young American men and it seems infertile men have three times greater risk than men in the overall population, of developing the cancer. Dr. Thomas Walsh and his Colleagues at the University of California reported in the February 23 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine on their recent study, the largest in the U.S. to consider the link between testicular cancer and infertility. The study evaluated medical data gathered during evaluation at infertility treatment centers for over 22,000 California men from 1967 to 1998. The men’s medical data established their infertility and according to the researchers, determined the infertile men “were 2.8 times more likely to develop testicular cancer relative to the general population.” Within a year of their search for infertility treatment thirty-four of the men had developed testicular cancer. From 1975 to 2002 cases of testicular cancer almost doubled. The authors said sperm quality and fertility declined during that time. Share and Enjoy:

New testosterone injections work as male contraceptive

Pregnancy is a big step in life for any couple. Until now, there have only been a few ways to prevent pregnancy and most of them are centered around the female. Now, there is a new monthly injection of testosterone that works as a contraceptive in men, allowing the responsibility of birth control to be shared among the sexes. For years, scientists have been looking for a contraceptive to be the male equivalent to the Pill. The trials that were conducted in the 1990s found that weekly injections of testosterone reduced the sperm counts for 98 percent of the men, and the effects disappeared when the injections were stopped. However, the researchers thought that the weekly injections would be considered too unpopular and troublesome with men to be a very useful method of contraception. Share and Enjoy:

Damaged sperm may be improved through frequency of sex

Couples with fertility problems receive varying recommendations for conceiving depending on their doctor’s opinions. The medical community has long debated whether refraining from sex for several days would improve the chance of pregnancy for couples hoping to conceive. Some doctors are now recommending the best way to have a baby is to have more sex. Research presented by Dr. David Greening of Sydney IVF, an Australian center for infertility and in vitro fertilization, indicates that increasing sexual activity may be the right approach. Dr. Greening studied 118 men with above-average sperm DNA damage. The participants were told to ejaculate every day for seven days, and the damage to their sperm count fell to 26 percent down from 34 percent. Other studies have indicated that better sperm quality results in higher pregnancy rates. Share and Enjoy:

New stent aims to help erectile dysfunction patients

We are all used to getting spam e-mails offering discounts on medications such as Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra, but if the new clinical trial is successful, men that suffer from ... Share and Enjoy:

Consistent condom use can reduce risk of herpes by 30 percent

Practicing safe sex is one of the best preventative health measures a person can take, and the best form of safe sex, outside of abstinence, is the condom. Not only ... Share and Enjoy:

FDA approves “Morning After” pill for 17-year-old girls

The FDA has complied with a federal court order issued on March 23, 2009, by allowing Plan B drug maker, Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc, now part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, ... Share and Enjoy:

Seniors can enjoy sex into their 80s

Yep, you heard it right. Today’s senior citizens are proving that you can enjoy sex well into your 80s. During a survey, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, ... Share and Enjoy:

Minors may soon have easy access to “Morning After Pill”

Plan B is a form of emergency contraception (EC) that is commonly called the “morning after pill.” The drug contains a high dose of a hormone called levonorgestrel, a form ... Share and Enjoy: