Men take Viagra to treat impotence or erectile dysfunction. They normally take the drug 30 minutes to 1 hour before engaging in sexual intercourse, at which point the Viagra is rapidly absorbed by the body. Viagra is an effective treatment option for male impotence and usually remains within the body for up to 4 hours.
Each individual will respond differently to Viagra, but studies reveal that the drug is effective in 75% of all cases of erectile dysfunction. The drug is used to treat men who suffer from erectile dysfunction caused by spinal cord injuries (83%), diabetes mellitus (57%) and radical prostatectomy (43%). Therefore, even if you suffer from any of these three conditions, Viagra may help you treat your erection problems.
How Does It Work?
Viagra contains a compound called sildenafil citrate that belongs to type of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Viagra inhibits a cGMP specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) which is a complex term for the cause of degradation of cGMP in the penis. Taking Viagra will increase your levels of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum, as long as the drug is used in combination with sexual stimulation. The drug will only take effect and help you achieve and maintain an erection with sexual stimulation.
What Are Some of the Benefits of Taking Viagra?
Viagra is a drug used to treat male impotence and help men achieve and maintain erections during sexual intercourse. However, many individuals don’t understand how Viagra works and believe it can be used to treat other problems, rather than merely erectile dysfunction.
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