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Glossary Erectile Function

ability to achieve and maintain an erection for sexual activity

Erectile Function refers to the ability of a man to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. This involves a complex interplay of psychological, neurological, hormonal, vascular, and muscular factors. Issues with erectile function can be indicative of underlying health problems and may be referred to as erectile dysfunction (ED) when persistent.

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research 310 Clinical Improvements in Erectile Function and Mood in Hypogonadal Men Treated with 4.5% Nasal Testosterone Gel (Natesto)

February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

The researchers reported that using Natesto® testosterone gel improved erectile function and mood in hypogonadal men over a 90-day period.

research Developmental and functional roles of androgen and interactive signals for external genitalia and erectile tissues

5 citations , January 2024 in “Reproductive Medicine and Biology”

In this review, extensive analysis using conditional mutant mice revealed that androgen and Wnt signals play crucial roles in the development and function of male external genitalia and erectile tissue, while also exploring various regulatory factors involved in their pathogenesis.

research Disfunción eréctil : función endotelial e interacción hormonal, efectos sobre la salud vascular -De la fisiopatología molecular a los aspectos clínicos-

January 2025 in “Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya)”

This study found a significant correlation between estradiol/testosterone imbalance and erectile dysfunction severity in Klinefelter syndrome patients, also highlighting high satisfaction with penile prosthesis in both psychogenic and organic cases.

research Asociación entre disfunción eréctil y funcionalidad del subsistema conyugal en pacientes con hiperplasia prostática benigna

1 citations , August 2020 in “REMUS - Revista Estudiantil de Medicina de la Universidad de Sonora”

This study found a positive association between erectile dysfunction and the functionality of the marital subsystem in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia treated with tamsulosin and finasteride.

research Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors on erectile function, sexual desire and ejaculation

71 citations , November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety”

This article reviews the reported sexual and psychological side effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia, emphasizing the need for further clinical studies.

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community Is ED after taking Fin or Dut caused by less DHT or an increase in Estrogen/Estradiol

3 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride and dutasteride may cause erectile dysfunction due to reduced DHT, affecting nitric oxide and sexual function. Some suggest using aromatase inhibitors to address side effects, while others believe individual sensitivity to DHT reduction varies.

community How is dht not beneficial to you?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 111 upvotes 7 months ago

DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.

community Starting Propecia with pre-existing erecticle dysfunction

4 upvotes 9 years ago

A 19-year-old with diffuse hair thinning and erectile dysfunction is considering starting Propecia (finasteride) while already using a minoxidil solution with anti-androgens. Concerns are raised about the psychological nature of erectile dysfunction and the potential systemic effects of anti-androgens, with suggestions to address porn addiction and consult a doctor about hormone therapy.

community I stopped taking Finasteride because of side effects, and my dermatologist prescribed Dutasteride.

13 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user stopped taking finasteride due to erectile dysfunction and was prescribed dutasteride by a dermatologist. Some users shared experiences of having fewer side effects with dutasteride, while others warned it might cause similar or worse side effects.

community 5mg cialis daily to deal with dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 71 upvotes 9 months ago

Cialis is used to manage erectile dysfunction caused by finasteride and dutasteride, with mixed results. Some users report improvement, while others consider stopping the medication due to side effects.

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