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Can Sleep Loss Cause ED?

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...

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ED Treatment Guide: What Is the Right Dosage?

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...

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Is ED a Warning Sign of a More Serious Health Issue?

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...

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Sudden Erectile Dysfunction vs. Long-Term Onset

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...

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Impact and Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

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...

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Can ED Meds be Used to Treat Other Conditions?

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...

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Understanding the Correlation Between ED & Kidney Disease

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...

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Understanding the Correlation Between ED & Diabetes

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...

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Discussing ED: Breaking the Ice & Warming up Patients

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...

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Could Erectile Dysfunction be Linked to COVID-19?

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...

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Understanding the Link Between ED & Chronic Illness

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...

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Unhappy With ED Prescription Costs? How to Save Money

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...

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How To Become a First-Time MediSuite Patient

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...

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Nine Facts You May Not Know About Erectile Dysfunction

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...

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How Do Tadalafil (Cialis) & Sildenafil (Viagra) Work?

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,...

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The Convenience of Telemedicine for Stay-at-Home Care

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...

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9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Erectile Dysfunction

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...

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7 Common Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

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,...

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Why Do Younger Men Experience ED?

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...

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