Associated Conditions

Depression is often a major cause of sexual dysfunction and impotence. Depression and erectile dysfunction affect men’s ability to achieve erections. Thus, depression can often lead to poor sex drive. Exploring Serious Effects of Depression According to a study by the University of Missouri‘s Columbia School of Medicine, 70% of people who suffer from depression […]

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 […]