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Impotence generally refers to the repeated inability to get or keep an erection. This eMedTV resource explains what causes the condition, the importance of discussing it with your healthcare provider, and possible treatment options.
Propecia is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat male pattern baldness. This page on the eMedTV site further describes Propecia and its effects, dosing information, and potential side effects to look out for.
Biotin is a vitamin that is necessary for several functions within the human body. This eMedTV article provides a complete overview of biotin, including information on how it works, its beneficial uses, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Tadalafil is a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This eMedTV page provides information on tadalafil dosage, side effects, and potential drug interactions, as well as conditions to tell your doctor about before taking the drug.
Peyronie's disease involves a plaque that develops on the penis in the layers containing erectile tissue. This eMedTV resource explains how pain and lack of flexibility associated with Peyronie's disease can affect sexual intercourse.
This eMedTV page explores sildenafil citrate, a prescription drug licensed to treat erectile dysfunction. This page covers sildenafil citrate dosage, how long the drug takes to start working, and conditions to tell your doctor about before taking it.
Finasteride is a medicine that is used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a more detailed look at finasteride and its uses, potential side effects, and dosing information.
Vardenafil is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This part of the eMedTV library gives an overview of this medication, including information about its effectiveness, potential drug interactions, and side effects.
Impotence treatment options depend on the cause of condition, but possibilities include lifestyle changes, oral medications, or implants. This eMedTV resource explains advantages and drawbacks of impotence treatment options currently available.
As this segment of the eMedTV website explains, a variety of impotence treatments are available, such as penile implants, vacuum devices, and lifestyle changes. The impotence treatments your doctor recommends will be based on the underlying cause.
At this point, there is no Peyronie's disease cure; however, the condition may improve in some men without treatment. This eMedTV article describes current treatment recommendations, like surgery, until a Peyronie's disease cure becomes available.
Natural Cures for Peyronie's Disease
Unproven treatments are marketed as "natural cures for Peyronie's disease," but there's no cure for the disease -- natural or otherwise. This eMedTV Web page discusses so-called natural cures for Peyronie's disease, such as vitamin E.
In severe cases of the disease, Peyronie's treatment may require surgery. In addition to the types of surgery available, this eMedTV article discusses experimental Peyronie's treatments, such as steroids and radiation therapy.
Peyronie's Disease Treatment Options
Among current Peyronie's disease treatment options, surgery is usually reserved for severe cases of the condition. This eMedTV resource discusses various Peyronie's disease treatment options, including experimental treatments that are being studied.
Generic Propecia will be sold under the name finasteride; it is not yet available in pharmacies. As this eMedTV resource explains, this generic Propecia medicine is currently licensed for sale and should be available in pharmacies soon.
Some of the most common Propecia side effects include decreased libido, impotence, or decreased ejaculate. This part of the eMedTV site discusses the likelihood of developing these problems and lists side effects that should be reported immediately.
Tamsulosin is a drug that is used to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV resource explains how tamsulosin works, lists some of its potential side effects, and offers several tips on how to take tamsulosin correctly.
Dutasteride is a prescription medication licensed for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV article highlights how dutasteride works, when and how to take it, what to do if you overdose, and potential side effects to look out for.
Does Propecia work? As this eMedTV page explains, Propecia has been shown to work in men for male pattern baldness with hair loss on the front and center of the head. However, it has not been shown to work in women or for hair loss near the temples.
There are possible side effects associated with Propecia, and depression does not appear to be one of them. This eMedTV page explains how common depression is in society today and discusses what to do if depression occurs with the use of Propecia.
