Associated Conditions

A correlation has been found between erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea—also known as sleep disordered breathing (SDB). A recent article in Urology Today states: “Since the majority of physicians who treat ED are unlikely to have expertise in SDB, and similarly those who treat SDB generally have little expertise in diagnosing or treating ED, it […]

Could weight have a connection to Erectile Dysfunction? According to a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, obesity just might result to erectile dysfunction.  The study focused on 2,435 Italian male patients who seeked outpatient treatment for erectile dysfunction between 2007 and 2001. Among those who participated, 41.5% were of normal weight, […]

Sexual dysfunction refers to a problem during any point of the sexual response cycle which prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction. The sexual response cycle consists of four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution. While sexual dysfunction is considered common among both women and men, it is a topic many are hesitant to […]

Andropause is the gradual lowering of testosterone levels in men as they age. This condition is often referred to as “male menopause,” as it lowers fertility levels and sex drive. Andropause is dependent upon two variables: age and body fat. Symptoms of male menopause include sleeping problems, sexual difficulties, lowered bone density, reduced muscle, and […]

Psychological erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition shaped by mental and emotional factors such as stress, anxiety, and relationship issues. These elements can greatly hinder sexual performance by triggering adrenaline surges that reduce penile blood flow, leading to inconsistent erections. Performance anxiety, sexual boredom, low sexual drive, guilt, and depression also contribute to this complex […]

Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) is a condition that only occurs in men as a result of an extra X chromosome.  It is named after Dr. Henry Klinefelter who first discovered the syndrome in 1942 and was able to link the symptoms back to men with an extra X chromosome. The most common symptom of KS is […]

Dr. Ramsey M. Dallal, from Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, and colleagues may have found the key to regaining sexual function in obese men. While there are serious health complications in men undergoing surgical weight loss procedures, Dallal  nonetheless offers evidence supporting the conclusion that sexual function loss in obese men can be reversed after […]

Dr. Ramsey M. Dallal, from Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia, and colleagues may have found the key to regaining sexual function in obese men. While there are serious health complications in men undergoing surgical weight loss procedures, Dallal  nonetheless offers evidence supporting the conclusion that sexual function loss in obese men can be reversed after […]

Male circumcision is widely known to decrease the chance of contracting HIV, reduce  instances of urinary tract infections as well as prevent penile cancer and many children are circumcised at birth.  However,  males undergoing the process of circumcision in adulthood often wonder how it will affect them as adults. A recent article in Medical News […]

Premature Ejaculation (PE) is basically caused by a combination of an overly sensitive glans penis (or head of the penis), and nervousness or performance anxiety while making love. This particular anxiety is commonly associated with the fear of ejaculating rapidly and being unable to satisfy the sexual partner. The fear commonly originates from a prior […]

Boston Medical Group Telemedicine knows that there is a misconception among some people that erectile dysfunction (ED) is completely physical; others believes it’s all in the head. The truth is that it could be either, or a little bit of both. Of course, whatever the cause, it manifests itself in something that is physical. And […]