Erectile Dysfunction

Heart Health and ED

The Basics
Treatment
Living with Heart Conditions and ED

The Basics

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A Look at the Dynamic Between Arterial Diseases and ED

Vascular issues may damage the smooth muscle cells that are integral to getting an erection.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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5 Resolutions for a Healthier Heart—and Penis—in the New Year

What's good for the ticker is great for the phallus, and caring for both is pretty simple.

by Aaron Stern

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Atherosclerosis Affects Blood Vessels—Including the Ones Down There

The disease, which gradually clogs arteries, can lead to erectile dysfunction and more.

by Geoff Nudelman

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A Tale of Two EDs: Endothelial Dysfunction and Erectile Dysfunction

The first can cause the second, which can be a sign of the first. It's all about blood flow.

by Geoff Nudelman

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Treatment

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Why Controlling Hypertension Is Key to Controlling ED

Healthy blood pressure equals healthy blood flow, which equals healthy erectile function.

by Geoff Nudelman

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Don't Accept ED as a Consequence of Treating Heart Issues

Dive into the facts about erectile dysfunction and blood pressure medication.

by Zuzana Prochazka

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Get Your Sweat On: How Exercise, Heart Disease and ED Are Connected

It all comes down to the tiniest blood vessels in the male body.

by Geoff Nudelman

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Treatment of Heart Conditions and ED

Get to the heart of the matter with erectile dysfunction, from diagnosis through treatment.

by Giddy Staff

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Living with Heart Conditions and ED

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What Doctors Want ED Patients to Ask About Their Heart

Pose all the questions you have about erectile dysfunction's link to cardiovascular disease.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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The Status of Statins and Erectile Function

Your doctor recommends this class of drugs for cholesterol. Let's dispel the myths you've heard.

by Aleck Woogmaster

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Coronary Artery Disease (And Its ED Effects) Can Be Managed

CAD is another heart condition tied to ED, but the impact can be lessened if you're proactive.

by Geoff Nudelman

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Heart Meds Causing Erectile Problems? Tell Someone

No cardiologist, urologist or primary care doc can read minds. They can only help if they know.

by Michael Frank

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5 Resolutions for a Healthier Heart—and Penis—in the New Year

What's good for the ticker is great for the phallus, and caring for both is pretty simple.

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How to Maintain a Healthy Heart (and a Healthy Sex Life) as You Age

Cardiovascular health is a key for maintaining a healthy sex life as you age.

By Eric Schad

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Heart Health and ED

ED: A Possible Warning of Heart Disease

Researchers believe erectile dysfunction could be a sign of cardiovascular problems.

By David Hopper

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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction

10 Non-Pharmaceutical Ways to Improve Erectile Dysfunction

About 40 percent of men in their 40s suffer from ED, but drug-free solutions are within reach.

By Erin Coleman

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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction

What's the Thyroid Gland and Why is it Causing Erectile Issues?

Both hyper- and hypothyroidism can affect men's sexual function. The good news: treatment helps.

By Kurtis Bright