How Viagra affects your penis and how quickly it helps with erectile dysfunction revealed

FOR some people, the little blue pill has changed the game.

It’s often joked about when you’re out with the boys, but for millions of men it’s actually a wonder drug.

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Viagra can help men struggling with erectile dysfunction who may have trouble getting up.

Within half an hour of taking Viagra, men can return to the bedroom with confidence that everything will be fine.

Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) – something that affects men of all ages but is more common in older men.

It is estimated that half of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 will experience some degree of ED. It is defined as the inability to get and maintain an erection.

Since its debut in 1998, Viagra has enabled millions of men to take control of their sex life and allow for a little more action in the bedroom.

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Scott McDougall, managing director and pharmacist at The Independent Pharmacy, previously said men should consider the drugs if they’re having problems.

He said: “Viagra and other erectile dysfunction pills are safe and trusted options for those suffering from erectile dysfunction, which can be caused by a range of medical, psychological or physical issues.

“Medical intervention can help men overcome the difficulties of erectile dysfunction and restore their sexual confidence. However, it’s important to note that if you have recurring problems, you should contact your GP or speak to a doctor to check for underlying health issues.”

Viagra became free for some in the NHS available in the UK without a prescription 2018 for the first time without a prescription and therefore even more accessible.

Viagra was originally discovered by drug manufacturer Pfizer. It contains the ingredient sildenafil, which is used in various other ED medications.

The little blue pill can help more than two-thirds of the men who take it.

It has also shown promise as a medicine for the heart, as it has been shown to potently suppress abnormal heart rhythms and prolong life in heart attack survivors.

For ED, Viagra may seem like the magic bullet.

But it’s not for everyone. The NHS says men taking medicines called nitrates for chest pain should avoid Viagra.

It should also not be taken by men who have recently had a heart attack or stroke, or who have a serious heart or liver problem, low blood pressure, or a rare inherited disease.

It’s also important to know that side effects such as headaches, nasal congestion, and a temporary change in the color of your vision are common, affecting around 1 in 100 men.

How does Viagra work?

An erection occurs when a protein called cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) is released.

cGMP causes the walls of the blood vessels to relax, allowing a rush of blood to flow into the penis, making it hard.

A protein called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) breaks down cGMP and stops erections.

In people with erection problems, PDE-5 can act too quickly.

Viagra works by blocking PDE-5. It binds to PDE-5 so it cannot degrade cGMP.

So the penis stays hard.

Viagra (Sildenafil) belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.

There is evidence that men who want to improve their sexual performance are generally satisfied with the results they get with Viagra.

After super drug online doctor, A study of nearly 4,000 men with ED who were treated with Viagra found a significant increase in erection firmness.

Before taking Viagra, 58.7 percent of men reported an erection hardness of just one or two, which was considered insufficient for penetration.

However, after four weeks of treatment, 96.3 percent found they were able to achieve erections of grade three or four. About 63.6 percent achieved a grade four erection, the highest possible firmness.

Without Viagra, a majority of these men would have had great difficulty having sex.

You may still have some questions about using Viagra such as: B. how fast it works and how long it lasts in the body.

Here’s what happens step by step.

The first 12 minutes

The drug is quickly absorbed by the body. Some men can get an erection within 12 minutes.

Viagra enters the body’s blood vessels, which leads to an erection over time.

A man has to be sexually aroused for Viagra to work — it’s not what comedy sketches make it out to be.

27 minutes in

According to Superdrug, this is the average time it takes men to get an erection after taking Viagra.

A study in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that it took men with ED 12 to 70 minutes to get an erection after taking Viagra.

The median was about 27 minutes for most of the men in the study.

The maximum erection potential time – 57 minutes

Viagra reaches its maximum effect within an hour of ingestion.

At this point, it reaches its highest blood saturation, which is why medical professionals recommend men take it an hour before sexual intercourse.

However, it may be delayed by about an hour if taken with food.

But how long does the erection last?

A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that after taking the little blue pill, men were able to maintain an erection for an average of 33 minutes per hour.

In the same study, men taking a placebo were only able to maintain an erection for seven minutes.

Four hours in

The half-life of Viagra is reached after four hours, which means that there is only half as much in the blood as an hour after ingestion.

A warning on the drug says, “If you have an erection that lasts more than four hours,” you should see a doctor — but this may confuse some.

This only applies if a man has experienced a four-hour, continuous erection.

Many men think they can’t have sex four hours after taking Viagra, but that’s a misconception, says Superdrug. You can still try to have sex even after half of the drug has worn off.

Ten hours later

You may think that the drug has pretty much left your system – but that’s not the case.

A man can still get an erection 10 hours after taking the drug, with the same stiffness as an hour or two after taking it.

Even 12 hours later, men can still get an erection, but the average duration begins to decrease.

As noted in the Journal of Sexual Medicine study, the ability to get an erection does not decrease, only the time a man can maintain an erection.

24 hours later

Most traces have now disappeared from the bloodstream.

It is recommended that men do not take more than one dose of Viagra in any 24-hour period.

Accidentally taking too much sildenafil can cause unpleasant side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness and nasal congestion.

If Viagra doesn’t sound like the right option for you, there are many other ED drugs on the market.

Similar drugs like Cialis, Levitra, and Spedra have made their debut as ED drugs to help men with impotence.

But some studies still found Viagra to have a greater effect.

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