Friday, April 30, 2010

7 THINGS TO DO IN CASE OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION, AND HOW IT CAN BE CURED

7 THINGS TO DO IN CASE OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION, AND HOW IT CAN BE CURED
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How could having difficulty getting or maintaining erections be a blessing? It is not because Erectile Dysfunction (ED) allows men to develop their emotional sides or think about sex less. It is because ED can be a warning sign of more serious and even life threatening problems on the horizon --problems that could be averted if the warning signs are heeded.

Several studies have shown that men with ED have a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease - heart attacks and strokes. In fact, many of the causes of ED are also risk factors for atherosclerosis; the condition in which fatty plaque builds up in blood vessels, causing restricted blood flow.

For a man to achieve and maintain an erection, several things must happen. He must be sexually stimulated. Whatever the trigger of stimulation, a message is sent by the nervous system to the blood vessels of the penis to let more blood into the tissues of the penis and less blood out. For this to happen, the vessel that fills up the penile tissues (the penile artery) must respond to the nerve stimulation, dilate and have good flow with minimal blockages. Chemicals also get triggered in the penis that prevent the blood from easily flowing out, so that the tissues can stay filled with blood and engorge.

In ED, the problem may be anywhere in this chain of events. Sometimes the stimulation is the difficult part due to depression, stress or even low testosterone causing a lack of libido. Sometimes the nerves are not functioning normally, as in poorly controlled diabetes, after trauma or surgery or because of some medications. But many times all this functions normally, and a man can feel desire and a sense of stimulation, however the erection just doesn't arise because the blood flow is restricted.

Causes of ED

• Depression / low libido

• Stress

• Performance Anxiety

• Medications

• Trauma

• Neurologic (stroke, back injury, post prostate surgery)

• Low Testosterone

• VASCULAR


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This last category, vascular, is one of the most common causes of ED. The penile artery, like arteries around the heart and leading to the brain, can become blocked with plaque from atherosclerosis. If this happens in an artery leading to the heart, the result is a heart attack. If this happens in an artery leading to the brain, the result is a TIA or stroke. When atherosclerosis affects the penile artery, erections don't happen.

The key point here is that the same things that cause blockages in the arteries to the heart and brain cause blockages in the penile artery. But, because the penile artery is smaller than these other arteries, the first symptoms of such blockages may be felt in the penis. So, the earliest sign of this process of atherosclerosis may be ED. This doesn't mean that only the penile artery is affected, it means that is the first place the disease of atherosclerosis may be presenting itself.

Most men with ED keep it to themselves. They may feel embarrassed or frustrated or angry, but they most likely will either convince themselves it is temporary (as their partner will certainly reassure them it is) or go online and order some Viagra. And Viagra (or Cialis or Levitra) will help for a while. These drugs may help to open the arteries a little, but their main function is in a different part of the vascular process that allows for erection (the corpus cavernosa). As long as the blockage to blood flow in the artery is only partial, these drugs will help. But, if atherosclerosis is not addressed, it will progress and eventually block so much flow that even these drugs won't help to achieve or maintain erections.

Here is where the blessing comes in. That man experiencing ED is getting a wake-up call, because the same disease of atherosclerosis that may be causing the ED would also be present in the rest of the body. So, symptoms of erectile dysfunction can be an important warning sign for the man suffering from ED to see his health care provider not only for a prescription for Viagra, but for a full assessment of his cardiovascular health.


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What to do if you have Erectile Dysfunction

1 - See your doctor

ED may be a sign of a larger disease of atherosclerosis. Your doctor should test you for things that can be contributing factors such as those listed here.

2 - Have your blood sugar checked

High blood sugar, or Diabetes, is a large risk factor for atherosclerosis and also damages the nerves, causing a double whammy effect on erections. If your blood sugar is high, it can be treated with diet, oral medications or insulin.

3 - Have your blood pressure checked

High blood pressure is often asymptomatic, but still causes damage to blood vessels making them more likely to be clogged with plaque.

4 - Find out if you are overweight

Being overweight is a common risk for atherosclerosis. Even without such hardening of the arteries, studies have shown that losing weight directly improves erectile function.

5 - Have your cholesterol checked

High cholesterol is a key risk factor for building up fatty plaque in the arteries, including the penile artery. Your total cholesterol as well as LDL, HDL and Triglycerides should all be checked if you have ED. If your LDL or Triglycerides are high or your HDL is low, treating these with diet, exercise, supplements and/or medications could reverse some of the plaque build up and improve symptoms of ED.

6 - Have your Testosterone checked

Low Testosterone is another cause of ED, separate from the atherosclerosis cause discussed here. But low T can and should be treated , thereby improving ED.

7 - Ask your doctor about other tests for cardiovascular health

Doppler ultrasounds of the carotid arteries, CRP and homocysteine levels are all important (albeit controversial) measures of cardiovascular disease risk. I would argue that if you have ED that is not caused by neurologic problems or low Testosterone, you are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and warrant having these tests done.

Now we come to the preventive side of things. If many men with ED have the problem because of atherosclerosis, then many men can avoid ED by preventing atherosclerosis from developing. One study following 570 men for 25 years found that those who smoked, had high cholesterol or were overweight were more likely to develop erectile dysfunction over time. So, in addition to regular sex being a good way to prevent the development of ED, paying attention to risks for cardiovascular disease also can lower your chance of developing erection problems.

Men without ED should know that, if they want to maintain their ability to have strong erections, they should live the same healthy lifestyle that helps to avoid cardiovascular disease in general - avoiding smoking, exercising regularly, watching cholesterol and fat intake and keeping blood pressure in the normal range. This will keep blood flowing everywhere it is needed.

Culled from......... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/myles-spar-md/erectile-dysfunction-a-bl_b_551382.html


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Thursday, April 29, 2010

13 CAUSES OF MALE AND FEMALE INFERTILITY, INCLUDING TREATMENT OPTIONS

13 CAUSES OF MALE AND FEMALE INFERTILITY, INCLUDING TREATMENT OPTIONS


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Married couples are driven by the desire to have a baby.While some are successful soon after marriage, it takes a few years in others' cases.Such couples feel depressed and try all sorts of home remedies to become pregnant.Almost always, the method followed by them is strikingly similar.

First, they go for self-medication, seek advice from friends regarding exercises and copulation techniques, and try the so-called sex-stimulating herbal medicines.They even visit soothsayers and quacks in the hope of having a child.Finally, when everything fails, they reconcile to their fate, withdraw into thier shells and live as total strangers under the same roof.

Infertility is not a problem that starts only after mariage.Its causes are varied and it is important to realise that good health is the result of several years of healthy eating and healthy living.Some factors are in the hands of the individual, others need more complex understanding and evaluation.With newer research more understanding is developing into the causes of infertility.

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Causes Of Infertility In Men:

1.Any current medical illness.

2.Medical history (mumps, sexually transmitted diseases).

3.Surgical history (operations on testes, inguinal hernia repair).

4.Occupation (exposure to excessive heat, toxins).

5.Drugs (chemotherapy).

6.Smoking, alcohol indigestion.

7.Erectile or ejaculatory difficulties.

Causes Of Infertility In Women:

Age is an important factor in female sub-fertility.Increasing age reduces fertility in women and also the likelihood of successful treatment.Even in a younger woman, a depleted ovarian reserve will reduce natural fertility.

1.Gynaecological conditions-ovulation failure-oligomenorrhoea or amenorrhoea, tubal damage, cervical mucous defects, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, etc.

2.Coital infrequency and poor timing.

3.Menstrual irregularities.

4.Pelvic infection(current or past).

5.Current medical illness like Tuberculosis.

6.Smoking, alcohol indigestion.


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It is important to consider natural outcomes in pregnancy.Within a year of marriage if the couple are having regular intercourse, 90% of the women should become pregnant.This figure rises to 95% after a 2 year period.No fertility treatment should be started during this period, as the delay in pregnancy is by chance, since these couples have low normal fertility thaninfertility.Thus 5-10% of couples will seek medical advice for delay in achieving pregnancy.

These couples, without further delay, should be investigated and referred to a specialist early.It is vital that investigations are planned bearing in mind that 15% of couples have multiple causes of infertility.It is wiser to do complete investigation in the beginning than to start treatment on the first abnormal result.

If a woman is over 35 years,there is a substantial fall in the chance of success with fertility treatment.A woman of 35 years with an older partner would have a 20% chance of conceiving in any month.Compare this to a woman in 19-26 years of age who has a 50% chance of conceiving.

Indications For An Early Referral To A Specialist Infertility Clinic:

1.Duration of infertility more than 3 years.

2.Woman's age more than 38 years.

3.FSH more than 10 IU/I in early menstrual phase.

4.Low and abnormal sperm count according to World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for sperm examination.

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Some Solutions:

A. Intrauterine Insemination:

Intrauterine Insemination(IUI) may be used to overcome potential problems like thickening of female cervical mucus, premature ejaculation, impotence or anatomical abnormalities.This enables the sperm to be inserted directly into the cervix via the vagina.IUI is only suitable for women with healthy Fallopian Tubes.It involves placing a specially prepared sample of sperm into the uterus at the optimum time in the cycle.To increase the chances of pregnancy, the female partner is given fertility drugs.The treatment is monitored by regular Ultrasound scan's to prevent multiple pregnancies.

B.In Vitro Fertilisation:

There are times when it is difficult for the sperm and egg to meet in the fallopian tube and the normal processes of fertilisation cannot take place in the body.In vitro fertilisation(IVF)offers an opportunity to avoid such problems by allowing fertilisation to occur outside the body in a glass dish(culture dish).Upto 3 of any resultant embryos can be replaced in the womb.Appropriate IVF can be done with donated eggs, sperm or embryos.

C.Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection:

Patients who are unlikely to achieve fertilisation with conventional IVF can be treated with micro-manipulation of the egg and sperm.The technique used is called intracytoplasmic sperm injection(ICSI).ICSI involves injecting a single sperm into the egg, using a very fine needleICSI may be appropriate where the male partner has very few sperm or where the sperm have poor or no motility.

With the progress in medical science, a wide number of treatment options are available, with huge success rates.Thus it is advisable that couples visit specialist infertility clinics at the earliest

Culled from.... www.101lifestyle.com/health/infertility/infertility.html


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For accurate assessment of your fertility situation, contact us at JOAS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIX, Ikotun Lagos Nigeria.


For FREE Consultation and FREE Counseling. Also for Quality and Accurate Medical Diagnostic Tests Contact
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JOAS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIX-------WE ARE AN ULTRAMODERN MEDICAL IMAGING CENTER. WE ARE EXPERTS IN ULTRASOUND SCAN SERVICES, 3D/4D COLOUR DOPPLER SCAN SERVICES, X-RAY/RADIOLOGY SERVICES, ECG SERVICES, INFERTILITY SERVICES, HSG SERVICES, LABORATORY SERVICES,BLOOD BANKING SERVICES , DNA SERVICES, AND HEALTH CONSULTANCY/COUNSELLING SERVICES.

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Opposite The Synagogue Church Busstop,
Bolorunpelu, Ikotun, Lagos
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Monday, April 12, 2010

What is Artificial Insemination?

What is Artificial Insemination?


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All About intravaginal, intracervical, and intratubal Insemination

Most simply, insemination means the placement of sperm in a woman’s reproductive tract, with the aim to cause pregnancy. Insemination needs to take place during the woman’s most fertile time, about 24 to 48 hours before ovulation is expected.

Usually, when people talk about artificial insemination, they are referring to IUI, or intrauterine insemination. IUI is a fertility treatment that involves taking specially washed semen, and transferring the semen into the woman’s uterus using a special syringe.

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All About IUI Treatment

While IUI is the most common, and most successful, form of artificial insemination, there are other methods of transferring sperm to a woman’s reproductive system.

Intravaginal Insemination (IVI)

Intravaginal insemination (IVI) is the simplest kind of insemination, and involves the placement of sperm into the woman’s vagina. Ideally, the sperm should be placed as close to the cervix as possible. This method of insemination may be used when using donor sperm, and when there are no problems with the woman’s fertility.

Because success rates are lower than IUI, this form of insemination isn’t common, but is more common with “home insemination” treatments. (Home insemination may be used by lesbian couples, wanting to get pregnant using purchased donor sperm or sperm provided by a friend.)

Intracervical Insemination (ICI)

With intracervical insemination (ICI), the sperm is placed directly inside the cervix, using a needless syringe. The sperm does not need to be washed, as with IUI, because the semen is not being directly placed inside the uterus. However, it may be pre-washed to increase the chances of success.

Intracervical insemination is more common than IVI, but less common than IUI. It may be used if a couple wants to save money on the treatment procedure, as ICI is less expensive than IUI, especially if the semen is not pre-washed. However, success rates for ICI are low.

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Intratubal Insemination (ITI)

Intratubal insemination involves the placement of pre-washed sperm directly into the woman’s fallopian tube. The sperm may be transferred to the tubes through a special catheter that goes through the cervix, up through the uterus, and into the fallopian tubes. The other method of intratubal insemination involves laparoscopic surgery.

Unfortunately, intratubal insemination has been associated with greater risk for infection and trauma, and there’s a debate on whether it’s more effective than regular IUI. Because of its invasive nature, higher expense, and uncertain success rate, it’s rarely performed and is the least common form of artificial insemination.

 What is IUI?


IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a relatively simple infertility treatment, where a small tube is used to place specially washed sperm directly into the uterus. You may know of IUI by the more commonly used term artificial insemination (AI). IUI and AI are one and the same fertility treatment.

When considering fertility treatments above and beyond fertility drug use, IUI may be the first tried. It’s easier to do than assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, and costs much less. According to a survey done by RESOLVE, the average IUI fertility treatment costs $895 (compared to $8,000 to $15,000 for IVF).

When is IUI used?

IUI may be used in some cases of male factor infertility, like low sperm counts or if a sperm donor is being used. IUI may also be used if the woman’s cervical mucus is less than ideal. Also, in cases of unexplained infertility, IUI may be tried if Clomid (clomiphene citrate) alone doesn’t help.

IUI may also be used if a couple would like to avoid the higher cost of IVF treatment. Even though IUI is less effective per cycle than IVF, a couple may be able to afford more attempts with IUI.

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How does IUI work?

As mentioned above, IUI is pretty simple. While fertility drugs are not always used during IUI, most doctors choose to use an ovulation drug like Clomid to increase the chances of success.

Whether or not you’re using fertility drugs, you’ll probably be asked to use an ovulation predictor kit at home during the cycle that treatment is planned for. Once you detect the LH surge (the hormone that is highest right before ovulation and detected by ovulation kits), you’ll need to call your doctor.

Assuming you’re not using a sperm donor, your partner will be given instructions for sperm collection (sometimes it’s done in the office; sometimes it can be done at home.) The doctor will then “wash” the collected sperm, and then, using a thin tube, the doctor will place the sperm directly into your uterus via the cervix.

Treatment is typically painless, with maybe a little cramping. It is performed in the doctor’s office, and the procedure can be done by a nurse or a doctor.

How successful is IUI?

In a review of studies on IUI and unexplained infertility, just 4% of women got pregnant per cycle without fertility drugs, and 8% to 17% got pregnant when fertility drugs and IUI were combined.

Though IVF success rates per cycle are much higher, IUI is significantly less expensive, and a much easier procedure. If IVF is out of your price range, multiple IUI cycles might be the better choice, depending on the cause of infertility. Speak to your doctor to understand all your options and risks.


Sources: By Rachel Gurevich, About.com Guide
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For accurate assessment of your fertility situation, contact us at JOAS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIX, Ikotun Lagos Nigeria.


For FREE Consultation and FREE Counseling. Also for Quality and Accurate Medical Diagnostic Tests Contact
JOAS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIX

JOAS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIX-------WE ARE AN ULTRAMODERN MEDICAL IMAGING CENTER. WE ARE EXPERTS IN ULTRASOUND SCAN SERVICES, 3D/4D COLOUR DOPPLER SCAN SERVICES, X-RAY/RADIOLOGY SERVICES, ECG SERVICES, INFERTILITY SERVICES, HSG SERVICES, LABORATORY SERVICES,BLOOD BANKING SERVICES , DNA SERVICES, AND HEALTH CONSULTANCY/COUNSELLING SERVICES.

We are located at

JOAS HOUSE, 2, Okesuna Street,
Opposite The Synagogue Church Busstop,
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Postcode: 100265
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TEL:
08032509975,
08184590752,
08058166504,
08064981455


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