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For years women have had the ability to receive highly specialized health care in clinics all over the country. This has not been the case for men, as they have been inadvertently discriminated against and specific healthcare initiatives targeted toward them have languished. The proof of this can be seen by the large and increasing difference in the life expectancy between men (74.5 years) and women (80 , years) disclosed in the 1998 statistics from the National Vital Statistics Report. Even Congress, which enacted House Reform Bill 632 (H.R. 632) in February of 2001 to establish the Office of Men’s Health, has yet to pass any legislation to address this issue. Good Health Doctors.com has opened a MaxLife Center for MenTM to offer you specialized men’s health care services, which will identify and treat a myriad of men’s diseases such as: Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Vascular Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension, Prostate Cancer and other Urinary Tract Ailments. The above mentioned diseases have one common underlying symptom, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), also known as Impotence. Although ED is commonly treated as a sexual disorder, it is NOT about sex! It is almost always a symptom of a more serious underlying disease. ED is more common than you might think; it affects approximately 30 million American men and knows no racial or ethnic boundaries. In fact some studies indicate more than 52% of men ages 40-70 have some problem achieving or maintaining an erection. Let’s talk about ED... It’s easier than you may think to address the problem and talk about it with your doctor. There are many different treatment options available, once the underlying cause has been identified. The first step in diagnosis is a thorough and confidential consultation with your doctor. Understandably, many men are uncomfortable about the subject and feel awkward about making an appointment to discuss ED. If you’re uncomfortable scheduling the appointment with the receptionist, you can simply say you have some concerns about your overall health and need to see the doctor for a checkup. When you are with the doctor and if you are not sure what to say, you could say, “I’m concerned, as I’ve been having trouble getting or keeping an erection.” Regardless of the underlying disease or symptom, it’s important to take control of your life by making the decision to seek proper care. How many times have you heard the phrase, “If they only would have caught it sooner ? The fact is, as all Doctors agree, early detection is the key to better treatments and a cure. Common myths about ED:
Facts about ED: It is estimated approximately 85% of erectile dysfunction (ED) is the result of underlying, undiagnosed physical problems, including:
Life Style Factors such as:
Psychological problems such as:
and a myriad of other underlying diseases can also be responsible, such as:
How ED is treated Today, there are a wide variety of treatment options available, with many new treatments scheduled to become available in the following months. In the vast majority of cases we will identify the underlying disease and sexual restoration is , achieved in roughly 95% of all cases. The most important thing is to identify the cause of your ED and restore not only your sexual health, but maintain and preserve your overall health. The first step is scheduling an appointment with Good Health Doctors.com.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the causes of Erectile Dysfunction? A: It is estimated that approximately 85% of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the result of underlying, undiagnosed physical problems, including:
Life Style Factors such as:
Psychological problems such as:
A myriad of other underlying diseases can also be responsible, such as:
Q: What treatment plan is appropriate? A: Treatment will depend on the cause of your Erectile Dysfunction. Your treatment can be as simple as discontinuing or changing a medication. Physical causes such as circulation, nerve, or hormone problems can be treated with medication, testosterone supplements, injection therapy, external devices (such as the vacuum pump) or surgery (penile implants or vascular surgery). There could be a need for Psychotherapy for those individuals who have no physical cause. Q: Why can't I just take Viagra®? A: Although Viagra® is successful in a number of cases for restoring sexual function, the prescribing of Viagra® without first identifying the underlying cause of ED can pose a serious threat to your health. Simply taking Viagra® can allow the underlying disease to progress while masking the symptom, which is the ED. This symptom is one of your body’s best warning signals to alert you that something very serious could be wrong. Medications like Viagra® may mask the symptoms and you may be exposing yourself to more advanced problems and even life threatening health risks. Viagra® should never be taken without first consulting with your doctor. |
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