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U.s. Docs Warn Viagra Users of Increased Stds Rates

U.S. doctors warn viagra users of increased STDs rates.  A report in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that older men who take erectile dysfunction drugs are twice as likely to acquire sexually transmitted diseases than their non-medicated peers.  The Centers for Disease Control...

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What Is Viagra ?

Sildenafil citrate also known as Viagra is a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. It was developed and is marketed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. It works by inhibiting specific phosphodiesterase type 5, an enzyme that regulates blood flow to the penis....

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What Is Andrology?

Andrology is the opposite of gynecology, so it is the study of health issues afflicting men, with an emphasis on infertility and sexual dysfunction, male specific urological issues are also dealt with. A specialist in this field is called and andrologist. Andrology is not well established or...

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What Is Testosterone?

Testosterone occurs in both men and women but it is the main male sex hormone. It is derived from cholesterol and is produced in the gonads. As a hormone, it is classified as an anabolic steroid which creates body tissue to become bulky through retaining protein. During puberty, testosterone is...

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What Is Inositol?

Inositol is a nutrient found in grapefuit and other foods. It is also synthesized from glucose by the human body. Inositol is widely recognized as an essential nutrient, playing a role in many important functions within the body. In the health industry, inositol has become a popular natural...

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New Use for Naltrexone Medication

Naltrexone (also known as Revia, Depade and Vivitrol) has been discovered to be an effective treatment for kleptomania and related obsessive compulsive behaviors. Naltrexone is commonly used to treat alcohol or opioid addictions, and is an aid in detoxification and reducing cravings. Often people...