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Erectile dysfunction (ED), also referred to as impotence, is a form of sexual dysfunction in males characterized by the persistent or recurring inability to achieve or maintain a penile erection with sufficient rigidity and duration for satisfactory sexual activity.
Erection hardness (EH) is a key indicator of erectile dysfunction (ED) and is usually assessed through tactile methods. The Erection Hardness Score (EHS) is a simple, validated, self-reported tool that measures erection hardness on a 4-point scale: 0 (no enlargement), 1 (enlarged but not hard), 2 (hard but not for penetration), 3 (hard enough for penetration but not fully rigid), and 4 (fully ...
Drugs are also a cause of erectile dysfunction. Individuals who take drugs that lower blood pressure, antipsychotics, antidepressants, sedatives, narcotics, antacids, or alcohol can have problems with sexual function and loss of libido. [13] Hormone deficiency is a relatively rare cause of
Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy has been used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction. [23] It differs from palliative options by aiming to restore natural erectile function by inducing cellular microtrauma, triggering the release of angiogenic factors and promoting neovascularization in treated tissue. This mechanism is ...
Venous leak, also called venogenic erectile dysfunction and penile venous insufficiency, is one category of vascular-induced (vasculogenic) impotence – a cause of erectile dysfunction in males. [2] It affects all ages, being particularly awkward in young men. [ 3 ]
The Guideline Development Group then finalises the recommendations and the National Collaboration Centre produces the final guideline. This is submitted to NICE to formally approve the guideline and issue the guidance to the NHS. [citation needed] To date NICE has produced more than 200 different guidelines. [27]
The most common medications that cause priapism are intra-cavernous injections for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (papaverine, alprostadil). Other medication groups reported are antihypertensives (e.g. Doxazosin ), antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine , clozapine ), antidepressants (most notably trazodone ), anti-convulsant and mood ...
Phimosis (from Greek φίμωσις phimōsis 'muzzling' [9] [10] [11]) is a condition in which the foreskin of the penis cannot stretch to allow it to be pulled back past the glans. [3] A balloon-like swelling under the foreskin may occur with urination. [3] In teenagers and adults, it may result in pain during an erection, but is otherwise ...