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New Study Shows Levitra Successfully Treats
The first prospective trial specifically designed to evaluate erectile function in ED patients with dyslipidemia CHICAGO, December 10, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Results of the first prospective trial specifically designed to evaluate erectile function in erectile dysfunction (ED) patients with dyslipidemia show that LEVITRA(R) (vardenafil HCl), used in treating ED, significantly improves the ability of men with ED and dyslipidemia to achieve and maintain an erection for successful sexual intercourse. These data were presented at the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) Fall Meeting held in Chicago, IL.The double-blind, placebo-controlled study is the first study to measure the safety and efficacy of a PDE 5 inhibitor in a cohort of men who all had ED and dyslipidemia. Results from the study of 395 men show that LEVITRA significantly increased rates of penetration (as measured by SEP2 scores) and the ability to maintain an erection (as measured by SEP3 scores) compared to placebo.”ED is associated with high cholesterol, yet many physicians are not treating ED, a life-changing condition,” said Dr. Martin Miner, Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Warren Alpert School of Medicine. “This study provides further support that LEVITRA can successfully treat ED, even in men with a serious common condition like high cholesterol.”
Nearly 70 percent of the estimated 30 million men in the United States who have ED also have other common conditions such as dyslipidemia (including high cholesterol), hypertension, or diabetes, which may lead to erectile dysfunction. Previous studies have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of LEVITRA in men with ED who also have high blood pressure or diabetes.
About the Study
In the double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 395 men ages 18 to 64 that had ED and dyslipidemia were randomized to treatment with LEVITRA or placebo for 12 weeks.
Men treated with LEVITRA had statistically significant and clinically relevant improvements in SEP2 scores (a rating system that measures penetration) and SEP3 scores (a rating system that measures maintenance of erection) versus placebo (79.1% and 66.7%, respectively, for LEVITRA, vs. 51.9% and 33.8%, respectively, for placebo). IIEF-EF (International Index of Erectile Function) scores also were significantly higher for the LEVITRA group compared to the placebo group. These scores are evaluated based on a patient questionnaire and their daily diary response to specific questions about sexual performance.
LEVITRA was well tolerated. Treatment-emergent adverse effects (occurring in = 5% of patients) included headaches (9% for LEVITRA, 1% for placebo) and upper respiratory tract infections (5% for LEVITRA, 3% for placebo).
Erection Problems
Erection problems (erectile dysfunction) may be caused by physical problems related to the blood vessels, nerves, and hormones or by psychological issues. Current evidence suggests that physical causes account for about 80% of erection problems. Four requirements for a normal erection are: Physical causes of erection problems include long-term (chronic) and short-term (acute) injuries and complications of prostate or other surgery that interfere with nerve impulses or blood flow to the penis. Physical problems are often the cause of erection difficulties in men 50 or older. Activities that restrict blood flow to the penis also may result in erection problems. Some doctors have observed that men who regularly ride bicycles over long distances are more likely to have erection problems than men who ride only occasionally, especially if they ride on a narrow, unpadded saddle. However, the possible link between bicycle riding and erection problems has not been proven. A vasectomy usually does not cause an erection problem. However, pain after the operation may affect sexual performance for a time, and if a man was not comfortable with his decision to have a vasectomy, or is having second thoughts, it could affect him psychologically. Psychological causes of erection problems include depression (which also has a physical component), anxiety, stress, grief, or problems with current or past relationships. These interfere with the erection process by distracting the man from things that would normally arouse him. Erection problems in men younger than 40 who have no physical risk factors are more likely to be caused by psychological factors than physical causes.
Normally, an erection occurs when your imagination or senses (vision, hearing, touch, smell, taste) are stimulated and you become aroused. Your central nervous system sends nerve impulses that increase blood flow to your penis. Blood fills the spongy chambers (corpora cavernosa) in the penis, causing them to expand and become rigid.
Athletic Benefit Of Growth Hormone Doping: Is It All In The Athlete’s Mind?
If athletes believe they are using a performance-enhancing drug, they may think their athletic performance improves, and in some men it can, even if they are actually taking a dummy drug, a new study has found. Results of the study were presented at The Endocrine Society’s 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. More: continued here
1 In 10 Men Suffer From Erectile Dysfunction Due To Work Related Stress
New research has shown that 1 in 10 men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) and as many as 1 in 5 men suffer a loss of libido, as a result of work-related stress. These latest figures suggest that 90% of men have shown at least one clinical feature of stress due to work but only 54% of men know that stress from work may be the cause of their ED. Stress, either at work or home, is a known cause of ED and prolonged stress is associated with low testosterone levels. More: continued here
Gay Brains Are Wired Differently Say Scientists
Using scanning technology, researchers in Sweden found that the brains of gay men and women were wired differently to the brains of heterosexual people of the same sex, but were similar to the brains of heterosexual people that were of the opposite sex to them. Thus a gay man’s brain was in some ways more like the brain of a heterosexual woman than a heterosexual man, and the brain of a gay or lesbian woman was more like that of a heterosexual man than a heterosexual woman.
Australian Men Need A Check-Up, Australian Medical Association
At the beginning of Men’s Health Week, Australian Medical Association President, Dr Rosanna Capolingua, called on the Government to honour its promise to develop a national men’s health policy. “The men of Australia are at a distinct disadvantage to women when it comes to health, no matter what their background,” Dr Capolingua said. “They just do not go and see a doctor often enough or early enough in their lives. More: continued here
Female Hormone Oestrogen Could Help Prevent HIV Transmission In Men, Study Finds
The female hormone oestrogen when applied to the penis boosts a defensive protein that acts as a “living condom” and could reduce a man’s risk of contracting HIV, according to a study published online Wednesday in PLoS One, the AAP/New Zealand Herald reports.For the study, Andrew Pask of the More: continued here
Genetics Behind Male Homosexuality Could Be Explained By Sexually Antagonistic Selection
Anew model has been proposed to explain the evolutionary origin andmaintenance of male homosexuality in human populations in the contextof Darwinian Evolution by invoking the idea of sexually antagonisticselection. This was proposed in an article released on June 17, 2008 inthe open access journal PLoS ONE. Homosexuality in males is widely considered to beinfluenced by factors that are both psychosocial and genetic. Thelatter is suggested by a few items. More: continued here
Long-Term Risk Of Death In Men Appears To Be Increased By Low Testosterone
Men may not live as long if they have low testosterone, regardless of their age, according to a new study. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society’s 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.The new study, from Germany, adds to the scientific evidence linking deficiency of this sex hormone with increased death from all causes over time - so-called “all-cause mortality. More: continued here
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