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Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Rectal Cancer Apr 29th, 2024

Hi there, Dr. Abram McBride, the Men's MD here!   Today, I'd like to talk to you about a situation for some men with erectile dysfunction, and that's the relationship between erectile dysfunction and pelvic surgery. Specifically, pelvic surgery performed on men who had rectal or anal cancer.   We...

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) & Diabetes Apr 29th, 2024

Hi, Dr. Abram McBride here, the Men's MD!   Today, I want to talk to you about the relationship between erectile dysfunction and diabetes. Did you know that half of men with diabetes have sexual troubles caused by diabetes? (1, 2) ED is common as men age, but diabetes can...

ED & Male Identity/Mental Health Apr 29th, 2024

Hi there! Dr. Abram McBride, the Men's MD here. Today, I'd like to talk to you about the relationship between erectile dysfunction, confidence and mental health. I know this may sound a bit strange because erectile dysfunction's effects on mental health aren’t necessarily direct, as some may think, but I...

An Alternative, Long-term ED Solution Oct 14th, 2022

Today, we have a wide variety of options available to treat erectile dysfunction, whether it is pills, penile injection therapy, vacuum erection devices, urethral suppositories, or other investigational alternative therapies. For the right person, any of these options can provide a solution to this common ailment. However, all these treatments...

Treating Erectile Dysfunction Oct 10th, 2022

Today, there is a wide variety of mainstream treatment options available for erectile dysfunction. This list includes oral medications, penile injections, vacuum erection devices, urethral suppositories, and penile implants.  In today’s blog, I would like review these options and highlight the benefits and downsides of each, to empower my patients...

Why Living Healthy Can Reduce Your Risk of ED Aug 8th, 2022

Erectile Dysfunction is not just part of aging. It can be caused by a variety of issues ranging from illnesses to medical problems, with the most common causes being vascular issues like heart disease or diabetes. Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, has an important connection with ED. Symptoms of erectile...

Romance Restoration Feb 1st, 2020

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a frustrating topic that can divide couples with frustration and isolation.  Unfortuantley, many partners of men with ED unfairly blame themselves as part of the problem.  But most cases of ED are due to underlying organic causes such as diabetes, vascular disease or prior surgery and...