Treating Impotence with Over-The-Counter Drugs
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The first time you discover you cannot achieve a desired erection you will most likely think about impotence and what you can do about it. Erectile dysfunction (ED) or male impotence is defined as the inability of a man to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for mutually satisfactory intercourse with his partner. Sexual health and the ability to function sexually are important to your quality of life. As we age, disorders such as erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence are becoming increasingly more important. This is a matter discussed widely in the media and as such, men and women of all ages seek guidance in an effort to experience a satisfying sex life. |
One of the first things that may come to a man's mind is pills or an herbal supplement. Let's take a look, first, at the drugs on the market that treat erectile dysfunction.
Synthetic drugs: Sildenafil (Viagra), Tadalafil (Cialis), Vardenafil (Levitra)
Viagra, Levitra and Cialis work in much the same way. Chemically known as phosphodiesterase inhibitors, these drugs enhance the effects of nitric oxide, a chemical messenger that relaxes smooth muscles in the penis. This increases the amount of blood and allows a natural sequence to occur - an erection in response to sexual stimulation.
The pills will not automatically produce an erection for you. What they actually do is allow an erection to occur after physical and psychological stimulation. Many men experience improvement in erectile function after taking these medications regardless of the cause of their impotence. Nevertheless, there are differences between the pills as well. They vary in dosage, duration of effectiveness and possible side effects. Which drug is best for a certain type of men is something not yet known. No study has directly compared these three medications. Adverse side effects of these drugs include high blood pressure and heart failure.
Important: Don't fall for all those e-mail and even snail mail scams because you will just become the number 10,001 in a prosecutor's list of people scammed by a dishonest operation.
Herbal pills, supplements, patches and creams:
Research on a few herbal supplements such as ginseng and Epimedium (commonly called 'Horny Goat Weed') suggest that they can provide help for erectile dysfunction treatment in some men. One popular herbal medicine called Yohimbe, marketed as a sexual stimulant, can be dangerous if used in excessive amounts. If you decide to try an herbal supplement, consider one such as VigRx, which has undergone studies and is backed by a reputable company. Some men, especially those opposed to taking any type of pill, find male enhancement patches very helpful, while others enjoy the benefits of erection oils. It's all a matter of personal preference.
There are also ways to get personal support and assistance without spending indecent amounts of money. Erectile dysfunction forums are flourishing on the Internet. Some offer more valuable advice than others, some require a members' fee where you will get access to bonus services, some have more active members than others, but they can all basically help you safely navigate the world of erectile dysfunction and penis enhancement.
One very good program currently assisting many men who cannot use synthetic drugs and don't care for oils and patches, is penis exercise brought to you by Penis Video. The Penis Video Exercise program is an absolutely natural program of exercises that will help you gain better control on your penis and increase the length and girth or penile tissue in both flaccid and erect state.
While many sites give you only a small booklet with incomprehensible instructions, PenisHealth will give you online access to hundreds of in-depth videos and photos explaining the art of utilizing penis exercise. In addition, you will also gain access to a members only area packed full of information on all aspects of penis enlargement, plus the option of the full program on a professional DVD!
The options, as you can see, are many - so what are you waiting for?
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