Impotence And Depression Could Be Cured With Same Medicine

Probably the best example of this comes from Hugh Hefner

The majority of erectile dysfunction is caused by the simple physical problem of poor blood flow to the penile artery and this usually brought on by unhealthy living, smoking, being overweight or just simple old age. This physical problem can usually be dealt with by getting healthier and the use of the erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra.

What many people overlook however is that while erectile dysfunction is primarily a physical problem if it is not treated it can quickly turn into a psychological problem. Many older men who begin to experience depression do so because of a problem with their erectile function and doctors should be aware of this.

Rather than simply prescribing antidepressants to depressed older men doctors should make discreet inquiries about the erectile function of their patients. They should also be aware that a side effect of many antidepressant medication is erectile dysfunction which could therefore make the problem even worse. It is worth thinking about the erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra as not only drugs which have a positive physical effect but also as mood enhancing drugs for certain men.

Ukmedix News has spoken to hundreds of men who have confided to us about how erectile dysfunction medication completely changed their lives. They said that regaining erectile function gave them back their confidence, self esteem and made them feel alive again. Probably the best example of this comes from Hugh Hefner, the millionaire founder of the Playboy Magazine who speaks about Viagra as a lifesaver and admits to having been depressed before it was made available.

Some men might not even be able to admit to themselves that the problem they are having with depression is directly related to their lack of erectile function and instead bottle up their feelings for years causing resentment and tension in their relationships. Men who have problems with erectile function don’t just have relationship problems with their wife or girlfriend but sometimes act out their frustrations with family, work colleagues and friends becoming gloomy and unreasonable.