Penile fractures are an urgent medical emergency that may require surgical repair if the tunica albuginea of the penis is damaged. If left untreated, a penile fracture can lead to erectile dysfunction, abnormal penile curvature and painful erections. Read more: Is a Penile Fracture an Emergency? Article
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Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Quiz: Causes & Treatment
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What Causes Weak Erection?
Medically, a weak erection is also referred to as erectile dysfunction. The erection of the penis depends on many factors, such as the person’s age, overall health, hormone levels, nerves, blood flow, mental status, and emotions. A weak erection results when these factors get affected.
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence)
Erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence) is the failure to achieve or maintain an erection. There are many potential underlying causes of erectile dysfunction, including stress and emotional problems, brain dysfunction, problems with blood supply to the penis, and structural problems with the penis.
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What Is the Fastest Way To Cure Erectile Dysfunction?
Learn about the symptoms of erectile dysfunction, treatment options, and the quickest way to help you resolve the condition. It is more likely that you'll develop erectile dysfunction as you get older, but aging itself does not cause erectile dysfunction. Many factors can cause erectile dysfunction, including those that affect your endocrine, vascular, and nervous systems. What is erectile dysfunction, and what are the signs and symptoms? Learn about the risks and causes of erectile dysfunction and what treatments are available for erectile dysfunction.
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Prostatitis (Inflammation of the Prostate Gland)
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. Signs and symptoms of prostatitis include painful or difficulty urinating; fever; chills; body aches; blood in the urine; pain in the rectum, groin, abdomen, or low back; and painful ejaculation or sexual dysfunction. Causes of prostatitis include STDs, bacteria from urinary tract infections, or E. coli. Treatment for prostatitis depends on if it is a bacterial infection or chronic inflammation of the prostate gland.
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Types of Penis Disorders
Penis disorders may affect men’s sexual life, fertility and overall well-being. Some are minor and don’t cause many issues. However, some may lead to serious emergencies. There are many different types of penis disorders.
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What Is the Best Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction?
The best medicine for erectile dysfunction (ED) depends on the cause of your condition, as well as your budget and lifestyle.
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What Are the Best Three Exercises for Erectile Dysfunction?
What Are the Best Three Exercises for Erectile Dysfunction? Learn whether exercises can help and what other treatments can help to relieve your symptoms.
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What Is the Main Cause of Erectile Dysfunction?
Penile erection is a complex process in which the brain, nerves, muscles and blood vessels play a major role. The main causes of erectile dysfunction include psychological and health conditions, medications, trauma, and lifestyle factors. These may include depression, anxiety, stress, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, antiandrogens, appetite suppressants, and antidepressants, trauma due to an injury or a surgery, lack of exercise, or addictions (smoking).
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Do Urologists Treat Erectile Dysfunction?
Urologists are the doctors that can examine, diagnose and treat your erectile dysfunction (ED).
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