In a nutshell This study evaluated whether the Vigor 2020, a new vacuum erection device (VED), is effective for the management of erectile dysfunction (ED). The main finding was that Vigor 2020 was effective for men with ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether there is an association between the use of antidiabetic drugs and erectile dysfunction (ED). It found that the use of gliclazide (Diamicron) and metformin (Glucophage) increased the risk of ED development. At the same time, there was no association between insulin use and the risk of ED...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness and safety of L-arginine and Pycnogenol® (PAL) in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that the combination of PAL had a significant effect on improving sexual function in patients with mild to moderate ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent...
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How can what you eat affect your sex life? It all has to do with your arteries. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Erectile Dysfunction is “a condition in which you are unable to get or keep an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse.”[1] A key factor in an erection is...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of RestoreX on penile length and erectile function in patients after prostate surgery. The data showed that RestoreX treatment improves penile length and erectile function in men who underwent prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery can impact male sexual function. The effects can go...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for the treatment of patients with mild and moderate erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that PRP was a safe and promising treatment for improving mild to moderate ED. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) consists of the inability to...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of intralesional verapamil (Calan; ILV) and collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (Xiaflex; CCH) injections in men with Peyronie’s disease (PD). The data showed that CCH therapy was more effective than ILV, with a higher high level of patient satisfaction rate in the short term...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of combining low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) with a vacuum erectile device (VED) for the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and erectile dysfunction (ED) who were unresponsive to phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors. The data showed that Li-ESWT combined with...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) for patients with diabetes and erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that Li-ESWT was safe and effective in improving the symptoms of ED in these patients. Some background Erectile dysfunction (ED) consists of the inability...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of avanafil (Stendra) with sildenafil (Viagra) for the treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that avanafil had higher effectiveness compared to sildenafil in improving the symptoms of ED after 12 weeks. Some background Erectile dysfunction...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LSWT) for patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) and erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that LSWT was safe and effective in improving the symptoms of these patients. Some background CPPS is lower abdominal pain usually...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of combining low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) with tadalafil (Cialis) and L-arginine for the treatment of patients with mild and moderate erectile dysfunction (ED). The data showed that daily therapy with tadalafil and L-arginine increased the...
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