The latest study revealed that generic Viagra is not only effective against the erectile dysfunction but also can be used to treat the prostate and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with prostate enlargement.
The question here was whether there is some relation between the erectile dysfunction and LUTS. The study was conducted in which investigation of 245 men aged >= 50 years and with regular sex mates using International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5), designed diagnostic interrogation and medical examination, and statistically analyzed the results of IPSS, IIEF-5, LUTS, and their correlation with erectile function. The study revealed that the incidence of ED was 81.9% (140/171) among the men with LUTS, 73.1% (38/52), 82.1% (46/56), and 88.9% (56/63), respectively in the 50-59, 60-69, and > = 70 age groups, with significant differences in IPSS, IIEF-5 (P < 0.01), and the severity of ED (P < 0.01) among different age groups. Thus, the study proved that erectile dysfunction and LUTS are correlated.
Study participants were checked for changes in erectile function, self-esteem, LUTS associated with BPH, quality of life, and maximum urinary flow rate. Results of the study indicated that men who took generic Viagra either at bedtime or 30 minutes to an hour before anticipated sexual activity experienced a significant improvement in erectile function, self-esteem, and quality of life, with a concomitant decrease in both the irritative and obstructive symptoms of BPH.
Finally, we can say that generic Viagra can also be used to treat the LUTS.
