Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a disease when a man cannot get or maintain an erection. This can seriously affect quality of life for millions of men. The development of medicines to treat ED has been a considerable advance in recent years.
Disease: Erectile Dysfunction
Last update: May 2005
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FAQ: What can be done about it?
In recent years there have been considerable advances in the treatment of ED. There is now a special class of oral treatments available (known as PDE5 inhibitors) which enhance the flow of the blood to the penis when sexually aroused.
For patients who do not respond to these treatments, or for whom they are unsuitable, there are a number of treatments that can be injected or inserted straight into the penis, causing the blood vessels to dilate.
A new medicine available, which dissolves under the tongue, acts on the areas of the brain known to be involved in erections.
For patients who do not respond to these treatments, or for whom they are unsuitable, there are a number of treatments that can be injected or inserted straight into the penis, causing the blood vessels to dilate.
A new medicine available, which dissolves under the tongue, acts on the areas of the brain known to be involved in erections.