Inability to reach erection or complete having sex is called erectile dysfunction or impotence. This devastating, emasculating problem can occur at any age, but it is most common with men 65 and older. No man is immune to this problem and it happens in every man’s life at least once.
As much as this problem affects mostly older men, it doesn’t have to become a part of their life. Sometimes erectile dysfunction can be overcome by more stimulation, such as gentle touching or stroking, or medication like Cialis (Tadalafil), erectile dysfunction can sometimes be solved by longer pauses between erections, rest can be extremely beneficial. Problem of erectile dysfunction should not stop men old or young from enjoying a healthy sex life.
As previously mentioned, erectile dysfunction is the inability to have an erection or inability to sustain an erection long enough to successfully finish with sexual intercourse. Occasional difficulties could be considered normal and are not a reason for worry, but frequent problems or long lasting episodes of impotency, may require professional consultation.
Erectile dysfunction can be treated in numerous ways. Treatment is tailored for each individual because it depends on the cause for impotency. Causes can be physical and psychological. Psychological, more common, causes are treated with therapy and/or medication. Treatment conducted under specialists’ supervision almost always results in improved sexual function. Sexual therapy lasting between 6 and 12 weeks has shown considerable success in treating erectile dysfunction.
In cases where no other method is applicable or effective medication is prescribed as treatment for erectile dysfunction. This is a relatively new class of drugs. In medical circles they are known as PDE5 inhibitors. Main goal of these drugs is to increase the levels of nitric oxide in the blood vessels in the penis. The first drug of this class marketed is popular Viagra (Sildenafil). Since then second generation of PDE inhibitors have been approved as erectile dysfunction treatment. Cialis (Tadalafil) is leading second generation PDE inhibitor approved for human use. Both drugs require sexual arousal to work.
Cialis (Tadalafil) is changing treatment of sexual dysfunction. Two great disadvantages previous erectile dysfunction treatments had were remedied by Cialis (Tadalafil). The first one and one most highly appreciated improvement is prolonged effectiveness of the drug. Unlike more popular Viagra, Cialis (Tadalafil) has a much longer time of effectiveness. Cialis can actually work for up to 36 hours after consumption. This advantage gives users longer window of opportunity for intimacy. Because Cialis (Tadalafil) works for up to 36 hours, it allows a man and his partner to relax, forget about planning intercourse and let it happen when the moment is right for them.
The second advantage is the ability to take the tablet on an empty of full stomach without concern that high-fat food will reduce the absorption of the medicine, which was possible with older medication. These two advantages Cialis (Tadalafil) provides consumers is why it is the drug of choice in treating erectile dysfunction.
Side effects are similar in both drugs. They can include headaches, flushing, indigestion, dizziness, stuffy or runny nose, blue-tinged vision and diarrhea. Patients taking nitrates, such as nitroglycerine, or patients with recent heart attack or stroke should refrain from taking any PDE5 inhibitors. Also neither drug should be taken more than once within 24 hour period.