Understanding ED

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You're not alone!

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than 30 million men in the U.S., and more than half of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 years experience ED to some degree. It can cause emotional stress for the patient and their partner.

It is important to know that ED is not necessarily just part of getting older. ED is often a physical problem that may be the result of other health problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, spinal cord injury, surgery, diabetes and prostate problems. Some prescription drugs also may make if difficult to achieve an erection.

The good news is ED can be successfully treated. Your healthcare professional can suggest several different treatment options that will increase your chances for success. Your partner can meet with your doctor, too, and together, you can decide on treatment that may be right for you.

Important Information:
MUSE (alprostadil) is a medicated pellet that is placed in the urinary opening using a disposable plastic applicator. MUSE should not be used by men who have sickle cell anemia or trait, leukemia or tumor of the bone marrow, allergy to alprostadil (the active ingredient in MUSE), or abnormal penile anatomy. Call your doctor immediately if your erection lasts 4 hours or more.

Men with certain heart problems should not use MUSE. Check with your doctor to see if your heart is healthy enough for sex before using MUSE. You should avoid activities such as driving or other hazardous tasks within one hour of using MUSE because you may become light-headed, dizzy or faint.

Remember that no medicine is for everyone. MUSE should not be used for intercourse with a pregnant woman without a condom. MUSE does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Side effects can include penile pain.

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