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Can Sleep Loss Cause ED?
One of the best decisions you can make for your health is getting enough sleep. Sleep plays a significant role in your body’s day-to-day functioning, from regulating your circulatory system to hormone levels to metabolism.1 However, getting a full eight hours of sleep...
ED Treatment Guide: What Is the Right Dosage?
Finding the right treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) starts with selecting a medication. You’ve probably heard of the two most popular brand-name options: Cialis and Viagra. These medications are called phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, which increase blood...
Is ED a Warning Sign of a More Serious Health Issue?
If you think you have erectile dysfunction (ED), it’s important to talk to your doctor about what this means for your health and how to choose the right treatment. While ED most directly impacts sexual wellness, it could also be a symptom or side effect of a more...
Sudden Erectile Dysfunction vs. Long-Term Onset
Erectile dysfunction (ED) typically develops over time with symptoms that gradually become more noticeable and bothersome. These symptoms include a persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to ejaculate. Due to the systemic nature of...
Examining the Effects of Testosterone Levels on Urological Health
Testosterone levels are incredibly dynamic, but hourly fluctuations do not account for excessively high or low hormone concentrations.1 Abnormal blood testosterone levels can indicate underlying health conditions and/or directly cause common urological complaints.Low...
Impact and Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), characterized by prostate enlargement, affects 50% of men in their 50s and 80% of men over the age of 70.1 Left untreated, BPH causes a considerable reduction in quality of life and requires extensive medical intervention. Causes...
Can ED Meds be Used to Treat Other Conditions?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) medications are used to effectively restore sexual function, but they have other clinical applications as well. The three main ED medications–sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra)–can be used to treat other medical...
Understanding the Correlation Between ED & Kidney Disease
The connection between erectile dysfunction (ED) and other health conditions demonstrates the importance of understanding the mechanisms of sexual dysfunction. ED and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are closely linked, with approximately 80% of CKD patients also...
Signs of ED: What You Should Look for and When to Seek Treatment
One out of every 10 men will experience erectile dysfunction (ED) on a long-term basis, at some point in their lives.1 Achieving and maintaining an erection for some men is complicated. Arousal requires the cooperation of several factors such as hormones, brain...
Understanding the Correlation Between ED & Diabetes
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with a wide range of physical and physiological conditions in male patients. Chronic ailments such as heart disease, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure are all linked to ED symptoms in men,1 but among...
Tadalafil vs. Sildenafil: Which prescription is right for your patients?
Treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) is often expensive. That’s why it’s important to offer patients options and medication alternatives within their treatment plans. Among the most commonly prescribed of those options are Tadalafil and Sildenafil. More than just...
Why it’s critical for PCPs to talk to their patients about erectile dysfunction
A clinician’s guide to better treatment of E.D. In a recent survey, 74% of men indicated they believe primary care physicians should ask patients about erectile dysfunction as part of regular care. Yet, research indicates many PCPs don’t consistently address sexual...
Discussing ED: Breaking the Ice & Warming up Patients
Although physicians have made good progress in facilitating medical discussions around sexual health over recent years, many male patients are still reluctant to bring up concerns directly with their doctors. Out of the 30 million men in the US who experience ED, only...
Could Erectile Dysfunction be Linked to COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant psychological and social effects on the global population. Additionally, the complete medical implications and long-term outcomes of COVID infections are not yet fully known. Since the virus was identified approximately two...
Understanding the Link Between ED & Chronic Illness
The First Line of Defense and Early Conversations In today’s current healthcare structure, primary care physicians are often the first stop for many patients on their wellness journey. Primary care, by nature, generally involves a single visit to learn more about a...
Identifying the Causes & Symptoms of ED in Primary Care Patients
In the United States alone, 20–30 million men struggle with symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED). 1 Historically, the medical and scientific community believed that ED primarily affects men over age 40. However, recent data now shows that it is common in close to a...
Unhappy With ED Prescription Costs? How to Save Money
Once you have decided to seek treatment for erectile dysfunction, the last thing you want to deal with is high prescription costs — MediSuite can help! Rather than spending extra money — and time — on getting your prescription the old-fashioned way, take a look at how...
How To Become a First-Time MediSuite Patient
If you are looking for a more convenient and cost-effective way of getting your ED or other men’s health medications, MediSuite can help! Becoming a first-time patient is simple and will save you time and unnecessary headaches. Learn how to become a new patient in a...
Nine Facts You May Not Know About Erectile Dysfunction
Before Viagra became the first FDA approved treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) in 1998, many men kept their symptoms to themselves. Today, more men are openly talking about ED and treatment options with their doctors, but let’s face it: It’s still not a topic...
Why Keeping Blood Pressure in Normal Range May Help With Erectile Dysfunction
Leading a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the chances of experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED). This can include everything from limiting alcohol intake, staying active, and avoiding smoking. But maintaining a healthy blood pressure is one of the best ways to...
Worried About Talking to Your Doctor About Erectile Dysfunction? Here’s Our Advice
Having trouble getting or maintaining an erection is not an uncommon problem, but that still doesn’t make it any easier to talk about. Let’s face it--it’s not a topic that normally comes up in everyday conversation! Many men are hesitant to discuss symptoms of...
How Do Tadalafil (Cialis) & Sildenafil (Viagra) Work?
If you watch TV at all, you’ve probably seen commercials for erectile dysfunction (ED) medication. They usually feature a couple happy about the effects of these “magic” pills, but never seem to explain how they actually work. If you’re experiencing symptoms of ED,...
The Convenience of Telemedicine for Stay-at-Home Care
Whether it’s due to the current COVID-19, a lack of time, or any other reason, sometimes it can be really tough to make it to the doctor’s office. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry. There’s another avenue to receive your men’s health prescriptions. Telemedicine, or...
9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Erectile Dysfunction
If you are experiencing symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED), you might feel unsure about how to talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Here are some questions to ask your doctor that can help you understand ED and the treatment options that are available.1. What...
7 Common Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is defined as the “inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.” According to the Mayo Clinic, over 50% of men over the age of 40 experience symptoms of ED. Just hearing the words “erectile dysfunction” may provoke anxiety,...
Why Do Younger Men Experience ED?
Most people think erectile dysfunction (ED) only affects older men. After all, almost all of the commercials we see about its treatment feature a retired man with grey hair. In reality, research shows that men in their 30s and 40s can experience ED. In fact, a study...
Roman vs. Hims vs. MediSuite: Which Is the Best for ED Medication?
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is defined as “the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.” According to the Mayo Clinic, ED affects over 50% of all men over 40, making this condition quite common. Fortunately, this common condition comes with a common...