Let's start with the fact that with some diseases and disorders it is in principle impossible to achieve an erection.They don't happen very often, but they can't be ruled out.In general, each case of erectile dysfunction (ED), i.e. the inability to have satisfactory (for man) sexual intercourse due to a weak erection, is purely individual and only a doctor - a urologist or an andrologist - can find out the exact cause and prescribe treatment, after a thorough examination.
Moreover, even the most powerful drugs (as male voices claim) for the treatment of ED - phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors) do not cause an erection if a man has no sexual desire - libido.Such drugs only help the implementation of the physiological mechanism of erection, but it is activated only in the presence of sexual arousal.But this excitement can be caused by the very fact of taking the "miracle pill" - of course, if the man is completely sure that after all he will definitely and immediately become stronger...
All drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction are sexual stimulants that significantly increase sexual desire
Drugs that improve potency (the same PDE-5 inhibitors) have practically no effect on libido and do not have a stimulating effect, except that the patient is worried about the very fact of taking such pills and the anticipation of sex.Also in this case a purely psychological effect comes into play.
At the same time, some food supplements can have a stimulating (or, rather, general tonic) effect, due to components acting on the central nervous system.However, if a person does not feel like having sex, irritability, nervousness, etc. may increase instead of libido.
The tablets begin to act immediately, but the effect does not last long
Again, if the effect itself is psychological and derives from the simple fact of taking the medicine.Not so rare option: Psychological problems generally occupy a very significant place among the causes of erectile dysfunction.But from a purely physiological and pharmacological point of view, a tablet (capsule, solution, etc.) cannot act instantly.
The active ingredient needs time, at least also to be absorbed and diffused into the bloodstream.In general, each drug has its own time of action, determined quite accurately: for PDE-5 inhibitors it begins 30-60 minutes after administration and lasts up to several hours.
So, before taking any drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, you need to carefully read the instructions, they indicate the time and other features of administration.It is usually recommended to take such drugs at least one hour before sexual intercourse.Well, men in a hurry may be disappointed and complain that “the medicine doesn't work,” etc.
There is no point in taking drugs for a long time, one dose before intimacy is enough
In some cases it is enough, especially for those who have purely psychological problems, for example the so-called.syndrome of anxious anticipation of sexual failure.In many cases, when ED has a physiological cause, long-term treatment is necessary.You should always follow your doctor's prescribed treatment regimen and instructions!
If you take drugs to treat ED for a long time, dependence and dependence develop
For some reason, PDE-5 inhibitors are mentioned especially often in this case: they say, if you have already started using them, there is no going back without pills... However, this myth is confirmed neither by clinical trials, which all registered drugs must undergo, nor by experience with the use of PDE-5 inhibitors, which dates back more than a dozen years.In addition, the correct use of this group of drugs as part of complex therapy for erectile dysfunction (that is, when the cause of erectile dysfunction is established and the diseases that caused it or concomitant diseases are treated) may be the only method that allows a man to be completely cured and in the future to do without pills.
However, it must be kept in mind that addiction can also be purely psychological, if the patient convinces himself that "everything works only with medicine".To prevent this from happening, the treatment of ED should be carried out under the supervision of specialists, incl.and a psychologist.
Also, addiction can develop when taking products purchased via the Internet, through acquaintances of distributors, etc.In such cases, a person purchases a drug from an unknown manufacturer with an unknown composition, which can contain anything, even narcotic substances!
The more pills you take, the better your potency will be
Like any drug, drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction have their own recommended and maximum allowable doses.For each man, the dose is selected individually and doctors try to prescribe the minimum effective dose, the one that already achieves the desired effect and no more.You can increase the dosage only if the low one does not work and only on the advice of a doctor!
An overdose is fraught with a number of unpleasant consequences: from a temporary deterioration of vision, especially color vision (the so-called "blue woman effect"), to severe headaches or muscle pain at the most inopportune moment.
If you have heart problems, you should not take drugs to improve potency.
It is possible - as prescribed by a doctor, who will take into account both contraindications and the interaction of the drug with drugs prescribed for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system.If incompatibility of drugs is detected, for example PDE-5 inhibitors are incompatible with nitrates, some of them may need to be replaced.Fortunately, now the choice of both "cardiac" drugs and drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction allows you to choose the appropriate therapy without problems.
But with the various types of "miracle drugs" advertised as sexual arousal stimulants, one must be extremely careful, especially since many stimulants can increase blood pressure.
It is better to choose natural remedies, they are more effective and safe
Experts continue to consider PDE-5 inhibitors, which directly affect the erection mechanism, the most effective means of treating erectile dysfunction.However, these drugs are only available by prescription, so many men are looking for an alternative among various dietary supplements, incl.and advertised as completely natural.
Such dietary supplements, if produced in good faith, can actually be beneficial to male sexual health.Firstly, most of them serve as a source of various vitamins and microelements necessary not only for the normal functioning of the genitourinary system, but also the whole body.Secondly, some components of dietary supplements have a general tonic and stimulating effect.And often this is enough to solve the problem, especially if its root cause is stress, tiredness, etc.Thirdly, the very fact of taking such tablets, drops, etc.– a fairly powerful means of psychological support, especially for men who are unsure of themselves and their abilities.
However, it would not be superfluous to mention that not all manufacturers of dietary supplements care about the health of their customers: checks have repeatedly discovered various components not listed in the composition of "natural" products, incl.the same PDE-5 inhibitors in quantities exceeding therapeutic doses!