Erectile dysfunction

几乎所有的人都将经历某种形式的类人猿le dysfunction (ED) during their lifetimes. It becomes more common with age. Acute, or occasional, ED is often a minor problem. Many men will experience this at some point in their lives, and it often resolves itself on its own.

但是，长期的ED是一个复杂的问题。它可能有许多不同的原因。有些原因是心理。Most causes are physical and can involve your nervous system, blood vessels, and hormones. Luckily, most of the physical causes of ED can be treated, though not necessarily with ED creams.

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尽管美国食品药品监督管理局（FDA）已批准了许多药物来治疗ED，但FDA尚未批准用于治疗这种情况的药剂霜。相反，FDA甚至发出警告，说明使用某些声称治疗ED的产品的可能风险。您可能已经听说过Vitaros或乳霜，这些Vitaros或乳霜可能包含用于治疗ED的L-精氨酸。

Vitaros

For the last decade, pharmaceutical companies have been testing and developing topical creams that contain the drug alprostadil. The brand-name drug Vitaros is a cream formulation of alprostadil. It’s approved in Canada and Europe, but it has not yet been approved by the FDA. However, other forms of alprostadil are currently available in the United States to treat ED, including an injectable solution and a penile suppository.

L-精氨酸

一些有望治疗ED的非处方药含有L-精氨酸。L-精氨酸是一种天然体内的氨基酸。它的功能之一是血管舒张，这意味着它有助于增加血流。但是，没有研究结果证实L-精氨酸霜是有效的。

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这 FDA 警告男人不要购买某些补充剂和乳霜，这些补品和乳霜有望治疗Ed。这些产品中的大多数不列出成分。这些未公开的成分可能会导致严重的副作用或与您服用的其他药物相互作用。如果您正在考虑购买这些非处方或在线ED治疗中的任何一种，请先与您的医生交谈，以确保它们对您安全。

ED药物会导致一些严重的副作用，包括长时间的勃起和低血压（低血压）。它们并不常见，但是他们可能需要医疗护理。因此，在使用多种治疗方法之前，您应该与医生交谈。在获得医生的批准后，您只能结合ED治疗。

If you have trouble achieving or maintaining an erection, you’re better off making an appointment to see your doctor instead of searching for a solution on your own. Your doctor can help diagnose the cause for your ED and suggest treatment that targets the underlying problem. Treatments for ED are very successful for most men. The sooner you get the right treatment, the sooner you can relieve your erectile issues. For more information, read aboutprescription medications used to treat ED。