They run six times as many as they do on MSNBC. Why is that?
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on: 1st January 70
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I’m just taking these to get my blood flowing again plus I just asked someone about is it safe to take both the other day and they told me both are good for erectile dysfunction and make you last longer in bed and I had no clue it does that because that’s not what I’m taking it for only to get my blood flowing.
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Ginkgo and L-arginine are nutritional supplements that are safe to take together (at a reasonable dose, as with anything, taking too much could be harmful). Both are commonly used for improving circulation which may therefore be also beneficial for erectile dysfunction (ED) (especially if circulation is a cause). However, the notion that these supplements may make you last longer in bed is not true. I am not aware of any evidence of this effect. There are exercises you can perform that can help in this, but nutritional supplements are likely not effective. Kegal exercises can help you control ejaculation for longer sex. See here for more info: http://sexuality.about.com/od/anatomyresponse/ht/kegelsmen.htm
Arginine is a common and natural amino acid. It is commonly used for circulatory problems becasue it is an NO (Nitric Oxide) precursor. NO causes relaxation and dilation of your blood vessels allowing blood to flow. The theory is that by taking arginine, you can potentially increase the amount of NO in the blood, and therefore improve circulation.
Ginkgo biloba tree leaf extract has been used therapeutically in China for millennia. The active ingredients of Ginkgo biloba extracts contain many different substances but most of them fall into two main categories: Terpenoid lactones and Flavonoids. Ginkgo is most commonly used to help memory and mental function (and research reveals this effect may be due to increased circulation in the brain.)
In terms of erectile dysfunction, there may be a benefit to using both arginine and ginkgo (because of the circulatory benefits). See the following sites for specific research in regards to the effect of arginine and ginkgo for ED:
http://www.erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/?s=arginine
http://www.erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/?s=ginkgo
Dosage is also a key factor. One study with a low dose showed no effect with ED (http://www.erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/erectile-dysfunction-research/effect-of-oral-administration-of-high-dose-nitric-oxide-donor-l-arginine-in-men-with-organic-erectile-dysfunction-results-of-a-double-blind-randomized-placebo-controlled-study/) and another study with high dose revealed some benefit for ED (http://www.erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/erectile-dysfunction-research/effectiveness-of-oral-l-arginine-in-first-line-treatment-of-erectile-dysfunction-in-a-controlled-crossover-study/)
It would be advisable to seek professional advise from an expert in nutritional supplements (i.e. Naturopathic Doctor or MD with training in nutrition).
Here is another good article on nutrional supplementation (including arginine and ginkgo): http://www.erectiledysfunctioncentral.org/erectile-dysfunction-research/nutrients-and-botanicals-for-erectile-dysfunction-examining-the-evidence-2/ (click on the yellow “alternative medicine review” button for the full article)
by: Dr. Gordon
on: 21st November 08
My partner and I are going to try cialis in a few days, I was wondering what are the problems that could occur from him taking it since he has really low blood pressure.
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Cialis and other phosphodiesterase inhibitors like it cause the muscles of blood vessels to relax and thus widen. This allows more blood flow to “a certain part of the man’s body” but also lowers blood pressure.
Consequences are..
1) lightheadedness
2) fainting
3) constricted vision (blood leaving the retinal vessels – temporally)
Precautions
1) be sure to be well hydrated and a little extra salty meal may be a good idea to prevent to BP from falling too far.
2) avoid alcohol, coffee or tea which can lead to fluid loss.
3) stay in the horizontal position, more or less
4) avoid getting up (standing up) suddenly.
5) when getting up (standing up), get up slowly and if feeling faint or vision diminishes, lay back down and consider propping the feet up.
6) if there is a history or risk for heart disease, stroke, severe anemia, use of heart meds, diuretics, certain meds to treat urination issues from enlarged prostate (alpha blockers) call his doctor before using Cialis or other drugs like it.
Enjoy.
by: Screech Owl
on: 21st December 09
I was curious if men with Erectile problems can still get a woman pregnant. My boyfriend has erectile dysfunction and we had unprotected sex. Is it still possible for me to get pregnant? Can a man with that type of problem even ejaculate or is it impossible for them?
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Erectile Dysfunction means that the man would have trouble getting and/or maintaining an erection. Ejaculation is a completely different issue. So long as he can ejaculate and is producing viable sperm, he can still get you pregnant. If you’ve engaged in unprotected sex within the last 72 hours, you can still take Plan B, which is an emergency contraceptive available at your local pharmacy without a prescription. Also, unless your boyfriend is older than 40, he shouldn’t be having ED. If he is, he should see his physician as soon as possible as this can be an indication of several serious conditions which include, but are not limited to, insufficient testosterone, Prolactin-secreting tumors, heart disease, cardiovascular problems; the list goes on.
Get your boyfriend to the doctor and get Plan B.
by: dthlss1
on: 9th October 08