Erectile dysfunction

Michael EisenbergBoard-certified urologist, Professor of Urology at Stanford University and head of Stanford's Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Program

• Eisenberg describes erectile problems as a 'check engine light' for overall health that warrants evaluation.

  “this can be like a check engine light. Right. That if erections are not as good, it's not just a convenience issue”

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• Eisenberg says penile injections work about 90% of the time despite a large psychological barrier.

  “there is a huge psychological barrier to putting a needle in your penis. But if men are willing to do it, it's very, very effective”

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• Eisenberg asserts that erectile dysfunction is always treatable given willingness to pursue aggressive therapies.

  “I always like to tell men, as long as you have a penis, we can always make it hard”

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• Eisenberg says some bicycle saddle designs can compress nerves and arteries and cause numbness and erectile problems in a minority of cyclists.

  “maybe 20, 25 percent of men do notice numbness, pain and erectile problems, especially after a long ride”

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