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General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: Oceander on March 29, 2014, 05:30:17 am
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Erectile dysfunction can be reversed without medication (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140328102907.htm)
Date: March 28, 2014
Source: University of Adelaide
Men suffering from sexual dysfunction can be successful at reversing their problem, by focusing on lifestyle factors and not just relying on medication, according to research at the University of Adelaide.
In a new paper published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, researchers highlight the incidence of erectile dysfunction and lack of sexual desire among Australian men aged 35-80 years.
Over a five-year period, 31% of the 810 men involved in the study developed some form of erectile dysfunction.
"Sexual relations are not only an important part of people's wellbeing. From a clinical point of view, the inability of some men to perform sexually can also be linked to a range of other health problems, many of which can be debilitating or potentially fatal," says Professor Gary Wittert, Head of the Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide and Director of the University's Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health.
"Our study saw a large proportion of men suffering from some form of erectile dysfunction, which is a concern. The major risk factors for this are typically physical conditions rather than psychological ones, such as being overweight or obese, a higher level of alcohol intake, having sleeping difficulties or obstructive sleep apnoea, and age.
"The good news is, our study also found that a large proportion of men were naturally overcoming erectile dysfunction issues. The remission rate of those with erectile dysfunction was 29%, which is very high. This shows that many of these factors affecting men are modifiable, offering them an opportunity to do something about their condition," Professor Wittert says.
The lead author of the paper, Dr Sean Martin from the University of Adelaide's Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, says: "Even when medication to help with erectile function is required, it is likely to be considerably more effective if lifestyle factors are also addressed.
"Erectile dysfunction can be a very serious issue because it's a marker of underlying cardiovascular disease, and it often occurs before heart conditions become apparent. Therefore, men should consider improving their weight and overall nutrition, exercise more, drink less alcohol and have a better night's sleep, as well as address risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol.
"This is not only likely to improve their sexual ability, but will be improve their cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of developing diabetes if they don't already have it."
Read more ... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140328102907.htm)
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Keep the naughty comments to a minium, shall we?
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Hot hookers and a stripper pole in the living room should do it.
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Keep the naughty comments to a minium, shall we?
Is it strange that the first thought to my mind wasn't a dirty thought?
I was thinking more along the lines of...
The pharmaceutical companies that make a good deal of cash on these drugs (which, of course, subsidize other, less profitable research projects at the labs) cannot be pleased at this development.
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Is it strange that the first thought to my mind wasn't a dirty thought?
I was thinking more along the lines of...
The pharmaceutical companies that make a good deal of cash on these drugs (which, of course, subsidize other, less profitable research projects at the labs) cannot be pleased at this development.
"You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din."
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Just like many other illnesses, a healthy lifestyle will reverse effects of the illness. Go figure.
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Captain obvious says your typical Victoria's Secret commercial ought to do the trick.
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Keep the naughty comments to a minium, shall we?
Agreed. Stand up comments only.
Seriously... stress is tearing down health in so many ways. It certainly contributes to this health issue.
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Keep the naughty comments to a minium, shall we?
I take that to mean we all get one....??
:beer:
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Is it strange that the first thought to my mind wasn't a dirty thought?
I was thinking more along the lines of...
The pharmaceutical companies that make a good deal of cash on these drugs (which, of course, subsidize other, less profitable research projects at the labs) cannot be pleased at this development.
Yep and hormone replacement therapy with the stripper pole would probably work. So the big Pharmas get their money coming or going.
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I take that to mean we all get one....??
:beer:
one what? :smokin:
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Men suffering from sexual dysfunction can be successful at reversing their problem, by focusing on lifestyle factors and not just relying on medication, according to research at the University of Adelaide.
Very well, then: if a cure for ED may obtained largely by taking matters into one's own hands, rather than pursuing an unhealthful dependence on pharmacological consumption, then it stands to reason that beating the condition may not be quite as hard as previously believed.
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Very well, then: if a cure for ED may obtained largely by taking matters into one's own hands, rather than pursuing an unhealthful dependence on pharmacological consumption, then it stands to reason that beating the condition may not be quite as hard as previously believed.
:bigsilly:
double-entendres are, however, invited!
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