What is erectile dysfunction treatment?
Definition Drugs and devices that treat erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to engage in sexual intercourse. Purpose The purpose of ED treatment is to allow men to achieve and maintain an erection of sufficient strength and duration to engage in sexual intercourse. Precautions Because sexual activity can stress the heart, men who have heart problems should check with their physician to see if sexual activity is recommended. Erectile dysfunction drugs may trigger temporary hypotension (low blood pressure) and is known to increase cardiovascular nerve activity, so physicians should prescribe them with caution in men with a history of heart attack, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), angina, arrhythmia, and chronic low blood pressure problems. ED drugs are not labeled or approved for use by women or children, or by men without erectile dysfunction. Anyone experiencing cardiovascular symptoms such as dizziness, chest or arm pain,
