ED, or erectile dysfunction, has become a commonly recognized term, along with Viagra and Cialis, the drugs used to treat it. But is it possible to overcome erectile dysfunction naturally?
Men Can Overcome Erectile Dysfunction with Exercise:
A new study from Portugal suggests that men who have erectile difficulties may be able to improve their symptom with exercise. The research was a meta-analysis of seven studies including 500 men between 43 and 69 years old. These were randomized controlled trials that had some men doing regular aerobic exercise while others were not encouraged to increase their activity.
Men who exercised improved their score on the International Index of Erectile Function. This included men with heart disease, increased cardiovascular risk or those who had undergone prostatectomy.
The improvement seen with exercise was equivalent to that seen with medication. Doctors who treat men with ED should recommend exercise to help overcome erectile dysfunction. Side effects of exercise? Usually men will feel better and get stronger. Exercise can also improve heart health and psychological well-being.
British Journal of Sports Medicine, online October 5, 2016
Should You Try Exercise to Overcome Erectile Dysfunction?
Men with ED should ask their doctors to check their heart health. This sexual problem can be a red flag for heart trouble (American Journal of Cardiology, online Sept. 13, 2016). Men with diabetes are also more prone to erectile dysfunction (Current Diabetes Reports, Dec., 2016). Of course, any man with heart problems should get the doctor’s OK before starting an exercise program. Exercise might also be an effective treatment for premature ejaculation as well as helping a man overcome erectile dysfunction (Journal of Sexual Medicine, Oct., 2016).
