Many ways in which to overcome erectile dysfunction (impotence), namely the inability of men to get and maintain an erection during intercourse. How that can be done with natural medicine.
Andrew McCullough, MD, professor of clinical urology at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City, as reported by dariWebMD, Thursday (22/04/2010) says it must be ensured beforehand there was no other medical conditions that need to be feared that it could be a natural treatment performed.
Erectile dysfunction caused by atherosclerosis (arterial vascular disorders), penyakitginjal, vascular disease, neurological diseases, diabetes, certain drugs, surgical wounds and psychological problems.
Natural treatment that is recommended to consult a doctor because it can be very dangerous.
"If you experience an erection disfungi, the first thing you need is a diagnosis," said the expert impotence Steven Lamm, MD, an internist in New York City and author of The Hardness Factor (Harper Collins).
According to him, men with severe erectile dysfunction may require prescription medications such as Levitra (vardenafil), Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra.
However, men with mild sexual dysfunction often do self-medication using natural medicines. Here are some of the most popular natural remedy:
1. Acupuncture
Although acupuncture has been used to treat male sexual problems for centuries, but scientific evidence to support its use for erectile dysfunction is still vague.
2. Arginine
Amino acid L-arginine, which occurs naturally in foods, can increase the body's production of nitric oxide, are compounds that facilitate erections by dilating blood vessels to the penis. However, according to Geo Espinosa, ND, director of the Center for Integrative Urology at NYU Langone Medical Center, the use of L-arginine should be supervised, because L-arginine can interact with some medications.
3. DHEA
Testosterone is important for a healthy libido and sexual function to normal. Patients with erectile dysfunction is known to have low testosterone, so it is necessary for increasing testosterone therapy.
Research shows that the use of supplements containing DHEA, the hormone that the body converts into testosterone and estrogen, may help relieve some cases of erectile dysfunction.
4. Ginseng
Korean red ginseng has long been used to stimulate sexual function in men, but still little research has systematically attempted to confirm its benefits. But experts suggest, if you will eat ginseng, should consult with a physician because ginseng can interact with medications and cause allergic reactions.
5. Pomegranate juice
Drinking pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants have been shown to have many health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
But whether pomegranate juice could cope with sexual dysfunction? There is no strong evidence about its effectiveness overcome it. But if anything does not exist, at least by drinking pomegranate juice to nourish the body.
6. Yohimbe
Before there was Viagra and other prescription drugs, doctors sometimes prescribe a derivative of the herb yohimbe (yohimbine hydrochloride) in patients with erectile dysfunction. But according to experts, this drug is not effective, and can menyebabkanjitteriness syndrome (anxiety) and other problems.
Moreover, the evidence suggests yohimbe associated with hypertension, anxiety, headaches and other health problems.
7. Horn goat weed
Horn goat weed is said to have become a treatment for erectile dysfunction for years. Italian researchers found that the main compound in the horn of a wild goat grass, called icariin, react the same way as drug Viagra.
8. Ginkgo biloba
In addition to the treatment of cognitive decline, ginkgo has also been used to treat erectile dysfunction, especially that caused by the use of certain antidepressants.
But the evidence is not very reassuring. One study published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy found that ginkgo does not work for erectile dysfunction.
However, every care and treatment of erectile dysfunction who do, experts say the most important thing is to eat a healthy diet and avoid smoking and alcohol. In addition, attitudes can receive each partner is required to relieve the burden on the patient's sexual dysfunction.
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