Dioxin may decrease testosterone

Dioxin may decrease testosterone - International Herald Tribune:
Researchers have found evidence that high blood levels of a certain dioxin commonly found in the general male population are associated with decreased testosterone levels and a not necessarily beneficial inhibition of prostate growth. Dioxins are a toxic byproduct of various industrial processes that are ingested in the fat of meats and dairy products.

The researchers measured levels of the dioxin TCDD in 964 U.S. veterans of Operation Ranch Hand, the Vietnam War project to spray the herbicide Agent Orange. They compared them over a 20-year period ending in 2002 to 1,259 veterans who were not involved in the spraying program. The study appears in the November issue of Environmental Health Perspectives.

'In the comparison group it's very clear,' said Dr. Amit Gupta, the study's lead author and a resident in urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. 'Each increase in dioxin decreases the rate of benign prostate enlargement and decreases serum levels of testosterone.'

Erectile dysfunction treatment: Can herbal remedies help?

Erectile dysfunction treatment: Can herbal remedies help? - MayoClinic.com:
The research isn't encouraging. Preliminary research on a few herbal supplements — such as DHEA, ginseng and propionyl-L-carnitine — suggests that they may provide benefit as an erectile dysfunction treatment in some men. But no adequate clinical trials have evaluated either the effectiveness or the safety of supplements in treating erectile dysfunction.

In addition, one popular herbal medicine called yohimbe — which is marketed as a sexual stimulant — can be dangerous if used in excessive amounts. Adverse side effects include high blood pressure and heart failure.

Occasional erectile dysfunction is normal. But if erectile dysfunction persists for longer than two months or is a recurring problem, see your doctor for an evaluation. Discuss with your doctor your questions about using herbal supplements. He or she can help you weigh the pros and cons of herbal treatments for erectile dysfunction based on your medical history.

Premature ejaculation effecting women

Premature ejaculation and coping with being too quick off the mark
'Women don't like you if you ejaculate prematurely. I'm embarrassed when I ejaculate after what seems like only an instant after I've put it in,' a 20-year-old university student told me. The three genital issues that most affect male confidence are small penises, pointy penises and premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation shouldn't be viewed as that much of a problem.

As long as sex is a matter for the two people involved, there's no such thing as a perfect amount of time for it. The amount of time a couple dedicates to sex should be decided between themselves, and no one else should have anything else to do with it. In NHK's 1999 study on Japanese sexuality and sexuality awareness, the average amount of time people spent having sex (which was meant to be the period from foreplay to ejaculation) was 33 minutes. The younger the respondent, the longer they spent having sex. But that figure was only an average. Sex doesn't become good just by taking a long time and it's not bad just because it's over quickly. It's more complex than that.

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Sildenafil Helps Improves Depression in Men With Erectile Dysfunction

News - Sildenafil Improves Depression in Men With Erectile Dysfunction:
"TORONTO, CANADA -- November 15, 2006 -- Men with erectile dysfunction (ED) and depression reported an improvement in both their depression and quality of life when successfully treated with sildenafil for their ED, according to research reported here in a poster presentation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA).

Many men with erectile dysfunction also experience some symptoms of depression and decreased quality of life, said investigator Sidney H Kennedy, MD, professor of psychiatry and head, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Some natural health remedies for erectile dysfunction unsafe

Some natural health remedies for erectile dysfunction unsafe
Health Canada is warning consumers against taking certain unauthorized natural health products promoted for the treatment of erectile dysfunction because they contain pharmaceutical ingredients that should be used only under medical supervision.

The products - Zimaxx, Actra-Rx, 4Everon, Vigor-25 and Nasutra - could pose serious health risks, especially for people with heart disease, those taking heart medications or those at risk for stroke.

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