Sleep Apnea Could Cause Male Impotence

New research has shown a link between sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction in men. Tadalafil was shown to
somewhat improve the problem though not totally eradicate the condition. Although this testing was conducted in vitro on laboratory mice the experts claim that sleep apnea is relatively widespread in young men – their breathing being obstructed or stopping altogether a number of times per night.
Evidence showed that when male mice were exposed to short periods of deficient oxygen while sleeping they displayed a reduced level of desire for sexual arousal within a week. This meant a lesser amount of intercourse with females of the species and noticeable loss of natural erections. Researchers then added a tadalafil mix to peanut butter for the male mice and noticed an increase in rodent arousal and sexual activity though not near the levels noted previous to commencing the trial.
The association between erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea needed to be found. Testosterone levels were not the issue since sleep apnea had no effect on them and the mice were in overall healthy condition from an anatomical sense. It was discovered that the rodents had a reduction of the enzyme necessary to produce nitric oxide during the study, and this chemical would have assisted their blood flow causing erections.
The trial authors would not commit to a recommendation for Tadalafil or other ED meds for sufferers of sleep apnea but made note of the fact that erectile dysfunction was alleviated with the use of the sleep apnea device known as a Continuous positive airway pressure or [CPAP machine]. This finding is potentially good news for those who are plagued by sleep apnea.
It should also be mentioned that even though there was not a recommendation to use ED Drugs for sleep apnea – this does not preclude someone asking their doctor if they could or should be on tadalafil or some other ED medication and not just for sleep apnea. Discussing tadalafil and erectile dysfunction with your doctor is your right for any cause of impotence. This is probably a good idea since there may be underlying health concerns for a patients ED.