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Impotence Article Index
See below for recommended impotence resources
Impotence And Heart Disease Linked
(8 May 2003)
Erectile dysfunction (impotence), particularly in young men, may be an early warning sign of heart disease and stroke...
Collagen Implants Regenerate Penis
(1 May 2003)
Implantation of tissue made of collagen can coax nerves to regenerate in the penis making penis reconstruction a possibility for men suffering penile trauma, cancer or congenital malformations...
Erection Goes Up In Smoke
(20 March 2003)
Men who smoked more than 20 cigarettes daily had a 60 percent higher risk of erectile dysfunction (impotence), compared to men who never smoked...
Puzzling Viagra Deaths Explained
(13 January 2003)
Incidents of heart attack and stroke, some fatal, in a number of men taking the drug Viagra have remained a puzzle until now...
Study Finds Eyes Unaffected By Viagra
(6 January 2003)
Viagra's manufacturer initially warned of possible nerve damage to the eyes from the drug but a new study rules out some of these risks - even when the drug is taken in high doses...
Viagra Benefits Men With Heart Failure
(29 August 2002)
Men with congestive heart failure and impotence safely used Viagra to improve sexual function despite concerns that Viagra might have harmful cardiovascular effects...
Viagra And Nosebleeds Linked?
(5 August 2002)
Severe nosebleeds following Viagra enhanced sexual activity may be related to the parts of the nose that contain erectile tissue...
Viagra Builds New Brain Cells
(11 July 2002)
Viagra, a drug used for impotence, has been found to reduce the effects of stroke and neurological impairment in the brains laboratory animals...
Testosterone Gel Helps Erectile Function
(24 June 2002)
Testosterone gel proves effective in treating hypogonadism (low testosterone) linked conditions like diminished sex drive, osteoporosis, impotence and fatigue...
Low Testosterone Linked To Parkinson's Disease
(18 April 2002)
Researchers have found a common but previously unrecognized link between low testosterone levels and certain symptoms (fatigue, depression, sexual dysfunction) in male Parkinson�s disease patients...
Penis Research Offers Erection Hope
(21 March 2002)
A team of scientists has advanced the science of penile erection - and possible new treatements for impotence - showing for the first time the mechanism for continued production of nitric oxide that maintains an erection over time...
No Adverse Heart Effects For Viagra
(15 February 2002)
Using ultrasound images of the heart during exercise, Mayo Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that Viagra does not adversely affect blood flow to the heart...
Viagra Assists Radiation Therapy Patients
(9 January 2002)
Patients who suffer from erectile dysfunction after radiation therapy for prostate cancer can benefit from using Viagra...
Smoking Increases Likelihood Of Impotency
(6 December 2001)
Men who smoke are more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction - the inability to achieve or maintain an erection - than nonsmokers, according to a group of impotency experts...
Cycling Can Improve Sexual Function
(19 November 2001)
Bicycling has a significantly positive effect in treating sexual dysfunction in men with chronic heart failure...
Impotence And Depression Linked
(5 October 2001)
Successful treatment of erectile dysfunction in depressed men can lead to a marked improvement in depression, according to a new study...
Laser Treatment For Impotence?
(13 August 2001)
Researchers in Russia have used an infra-red laser to cure male sexual dysfunction...
Smoking & Impotence Go Together
(22 May 2001)
Marlboro man beware. Smoke, and the chances are that you'll suffer from impotence...
Exercise & Weight Key Factors In Impotence
(18 May 2001)
Men who exercise more than the 200 calories a day, and men who are not overweight, have the lowest risk of developing impotence...
Breakthrough In Treating Sexual Dysfunction
(26 February 2001)
Researchers have identified an enzyme that appears to play a key role in bringing on sexual dysfunction in both men and women – and a second molecule that can just as easily yank the offending enzyme out of commission...
New Viagra Warning
(16 January 2001)
Viagra causes a dramatic increase in the nerve activity associated with cardiovascular function, especially during physical and mental stress, bolstering recommendations that men with severe cardiovascular disease use caution when taking the drug...
New Method For Treating Impotence
(31 December 2000)
A new method for treating erectile dysfunction that focuses on decreasing contraction of smooth muscles – rather than enhancing their relaxation which is how drugs like Viagra work – has been identified...
Dangerous Link Between Viagra And Nitrates
(4 December 2000)
Researchers report that sildenafil citrate (Viagra), when combined with nitrates, can cause serious and prolonged decreases in blood flow through critically narrowed coronary arteries...
New Hypertension Drugs Improve Sexual Function
(12 November 2000)
Sexual dysfunction in men with high blood pressure may be aided by the newest type of hypertension drug...
New Drugs For Impotence Unveiled
(18 September 2000)
Scientists at Bristol-Myers Squibb have identified a promising new class of drugs that may yield strong candidates for the treatment of erectile dysfunction
(also known as impotence)
that may be more potent and have fewer side effects than the popular Viagra�...
All Clear For Viagra
(1 June 2000)
Penn study finds no adverse cardiovascular effects from Viagra in men with existing heart disease...
Impotence May Warn Of Heart Disease
(2 May 2000)
Erectile dysfunction may be an early warning sign of heart disease, according to new research...
So What Is An Erection?
(26 April 2000)
A quick refresher course on the workings of the woody, hard-on, the horn, a babies arm...
Prostate Surgery And Impotence
(21 April 2000)
A new device helps avoid impotence after prostate surgery...
Viagra Via The Nose
(16 April 2000)
Two researchers have developed a nasal drug delivery system for Viagra causing the drug to work almost immediately after dosing...
Brain Mapping Of Sexual Arousal
(9 April 2000)
What happens to the brain when we get sexually excited? What is the phenomenon we call desire�
Recommended Impotence Links
Food & Drug Administration
Information and warnings associated with Viagra.
Mayo Health Impotence
What causes erectile dysfunction (impotence), treatments and a quiz to see if you are at risk.
The Impotence Association
Impotence news and articles, an impotence survey, information on female sexual dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Detailed information on what causes impotence, diagnosing impotence and treating impotence.
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