Erectile dysfunction News

Get it up with a shock

It sounds painful, but shockwave therapy may be an effective treatment for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a small study.

Viagra side-effects common

The popular erectile dysfunction drug Viagra is associated with a number of side effects according to a review of 49 published studies.

Spider venom to treat impotence?

Scientists may have discovered a novel way to treat erectile dysfunction - using the venom of a deadly spider.

Topical cream for ED promising

A topical cream for erectile dysfunction shows promise in animal testing and could become an alternative for men who can't tolerate the pill form of the drugs, researchers report.

ED drug no PTSD help

Sildenafil - marketed as Viagra -- may not be much help to men who have erectile dysfunction (ED) related to post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study suggests.

Impotence drug no vision threat

Healthy men who use drugs to treat impotence need not worry about about a loss of vision caused by the drugs, as no changes in visual function detected according to a new study.

Erectile dysfunction in teens

The first-ever study evaluating erectile dysfunction in teenage boys has shown that the problem is often not all in their heads and can have a physical cause.

Early ED foretells heart disease

Men who develop erectile dysfunction (ED) in their 40s may have a heightened risk of heart disease down the road, a new study suggests.

Viagra users beware

Certain anti-angina drugs, blood pressure medicines, grapefruit juice and herbal supplements may negatively interact with erectile dysfunction pills.

Herb a natural Viagra: study

A Chinese herbal remedy called horny goat weed is a promising alternative to Viagra for impotent men, Italian researchers said.