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Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors (PDE-5 Inhibitors) for Erection Problems and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Why It Is Used
PDE-5 inhibitors can be used when an Reference erection problem Opens New Window (erectile dysfunction) is caused by:
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- Spinal cord injury or other problems affecting nerve function.
- Prostate surgery.
- Side effects of medicines.
- Emotional or psychological causes.
PDE-5 inhibitors are also used in men who have an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), to help with symptoms.
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