What erection problems (erectile dysfunction)
can Viagra (Sildenafil) help?
Viagra (sildenafil) can help men who suffer with erection problems
(erectile dysfunction), also called impotence. This is an ongoing problem
with getting or keeping a hard enough erection to have sex to their
satisfaction. The erection problem results in the man being unable to
penetrate their partner or keep their erection to allow enjoyable sex.
Viagra (sildenafil) can be prescribed to alleviate this problem.
How many men suffer with erection problems (erectile
dysfunction)?
Most men, at some point in their lives, suffer with the occasional
erection problem often associated with stress, tiredness or drinking
too much alcohol. However it is estimated that at least one in ten men
suffer with frequent and long-standing erection problems (erectile dysfunction)
and it is these men who may be able to benefit from Viagra (sildenafil).
That means there are well over 2 million men in the UK who suffer with
erection problems. The problem becomes more frequent in older men. It
is probable that around 20 % of men between 50 and 54 years and 50 %
of men between 70 and 74 years have erection problems.
It is estimated that only 10% of men who suffer with frequent and long-standing
erection problems (erectile dysfunction) actually seek medical assistance.
This is remarkable since effective treatments like Viagra are available
for many men that can really help.
What are the causes of erection problems (erectile
dysfunction)?
Erection problems or erectile dysfunction is caused by both psychological
and physical factors. It is thought that in 75% of cases there is a
physical factor involved. Viagra can help in many cases either on its
own or with other approaches.Psychological factors that contribute to
or cause erection problems or erectile dysfunction include; stress and
anxiety from work or home, conflicts and dissatisfaction with the partner,
depression, unresolved sexual orientation. Men with erection problems
often suffer from the fear of failure. Men who have suffered from erection
problems in the past worry about their performance, and this removes
the pleasure of feeling sexually excited. This in itself contributes
to their erection problems.Physical factors that contribute to or cause
erection problems or erectile dysfunction include; diabetes, low blood
flow to the penis or too much leakage of blood from the penis, penile
nerve damage, hormone imbalance, alcohol and drug abuse including heavy
smoking, high cholesterol and stroke
Treatment of erection problems (erectile dysfunction)
Since there are many possible causes of erection problems, treatments
can vary a great deal but in many cases Viagra can help.
Sexual therapy can be of great help for men with erection problems with
a predominantly psychological cause. Often medicines are used in association
with such therapy.If a physical cause is the main problem, such as a
hormonal imbalance addressing this can remove the erection problems.
In some cases surgery can ensure normal blood flow is restored. Treatment
of depression can remove erection problems caused by this.
In many cases medicines will be prescribed by a patient’s doctor
to directly assist the body to create and maintain a good erection.
These medicines can either be injected into the penis (E.g. Caverject
(alprostadil), inserted into the eye of the penis (E.g. MUSE (alprostadil))
or taken as a tablet by mouth (E.g. Cialis (Tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil)
and Viagra (sildenafil)
How does Viagra (Sildenafil) work?
Viagra (Sildenafil) belongs to a group of medicines called “PDE5
inhibitors”. It is a blue oral tablet, which is swallowed available
in three strengths - 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. For Viagra to be effective,
sexual stimulation is required and so Viagra will not create an erection
unless a man engages in sexually exciting activity.
Viagra (Sildenafil) works by helping the blood vessels to the penis
to let more blood flow. This helps to create and keep an erection. This
increased blood flow is achieved by relaxing the blood vessels that
supply blood to the penis.The amount of time Viagra (Sildenafil) takes
to work varies from person to person, but on average it takes between
20 minutes to one hour. Within a 4 to 6 hour period after taking the
tablet an erection should occur in response to sexual stimulation. A
man may find that Viagra takes longer to work if taken with a heavy
meal.
Does Viagra (Sildenafil) always work?
Viagra works for most men who take it. In studies, more than 4 out
of every 5 men taking Viagra had better erections. VIAGRA works in most
men no matter how long they have had ED, what caused it, or how old
they are. And Viagra has been shown to work time and again in studies
of thousands of patients. In those studies, patients had ED that ranged
from mild to severe.
Viagra (Sildenafil) side effects
When taken at the recommended dose, the possible side effects of Viagra
(Sildenafil) are usually mild to moderate and last a short time. The
most common side effects are a headache and facial flushing. Less common
effects include indigestion, dizziness, stuffy nose and visual effects
(a blue coloured tinge to vision and increased brightness of light or
blurred vision)
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