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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
Sex is a very common concern among people with heart disease - one-half to three-quarters of people experience sexual problems after a heart event. Heart disease and the medications you take for your heart can affect your desire for sexual activity and your performance. Or perhaps the fear of straining
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Some research shows more frequent sex is associated with a longer lifespan. This may be partly due to the fact that healthier people are more likely to have more frequent sex. So, because they are healthier to begin with, it would make sense that they live longer. But it is also possible that sex
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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted during sleep or you breathe shallowly while sleeping. It is not only a risk factor for heart attack; it can also affect sexual activity. Interrupted sleep causes fatigue, which can decrease your interest in sexual activity.
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There are many reasons you may not be in the mood for sexual activity with your partner after a heart event. Some medications for heart conditions or the heart conditions themselves affect your sexual desire, your sexual performance, or your overall energy level. And some emotions, such as fear or
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One possible side effect of many blood pressure medications is impotence (the inability to maintain an erection). If you experience this side effect, your doctor may recommend a medication change or dosage adjustment, when possible. Beta-blockers and diuretics seem to cause the most sexual dysfunction
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Fibrates and statins may cause impotence (the inability to maintain an erection). If you experience this side effect, your physician may recommend a medication change or dosage adjustment, when possible. Statins may be less likely to cause sexual problems than fibrates, although the risk of sexual
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Many depression medications may cause decreased sex drive, impotence (the inability to maintain an erection), delayed or absent orgasm, or ejaculatory disturbances. If you experience any of these side effects, your physician may recommend a medication change or dose adjustment, when possible.
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Sex is a very common concern among people with heart disease - one-half to three-quarters of people experience sexual problems after a heart event. Heart disease and the medications you take for your heart can affect your desire for sexual activity and your performance. Or perhaps the fear of straining
... Full Post
Some research shows more frequent sex is associated with a longer lifespan. This may be partly due to the fact that healthier people are more likely to have more frequent sex. So, because they are healthier to begin with, it would make sense that they live longer. But it is also possible that sex
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After a stroke it is common for patients to have trouble with balance and walking; paralysis or difficulty working muscles, especially on one side (opposite from the side of the brain affected by the stroke); difficulty talking or swallowing because of muscle control in the throat and mouth; and
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As a caregiver for someone who had a stroke, you may be feeling overwhelmed by meeting a whole new set of demands on top of those you are used to from everyday life. Try this list of suggestions for getting organized, saving time, and helping the person you love and yourself through this challenging
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We all get sad from time to time. We tell ourselves or someone we love to “look at the bright side,” “buck up,” “be thankful for what you have,” or “things always get better” and move on. Things usually do get better. But the depression many people experience after a stroke is different. You may
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