THE House of Representatives on Thursday ended its “Gentlemen’s Week” activity with the hybrid seminar on the problem of male sexual dysfunction.
The hybrid seminar had Dr. Samuel Vincent Yrastorza of the Philippine Urological Association as subject matter expert.
Yrastorza identified diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and prostate issues as some of the leading causes of impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED).
Aside from loss of confidence in personal matters, ED is also indicative of serious health issues. According to Yrastorza, men with ED were more likely to develop prostate cancer than men without ED.
He recommended a healthy lifestyle as the most effective strategy to treat ED and other prostate disorders.
He said a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise help improve blood sugar and diabetes and should be supplemented by regular checkups. There are also drugs available that doctors may prescribe to address ED.
If medication is ineffective, Yrastorza listed surgical procedures for penile revascularization and non-revascularization, gene therapy and penile prosthetics as additional treatments for ED.
Dr. Michael Bautista of House Medical and Dental Service (MDS) concluded the seminar calling for an end to stigma and sensations of shame over ED.
“Sabi nga nila, even the most macho of them all may experience this at some point of their life. What is important is that we know how to recognize it so that proper management can be given,” he said.
The “Gentlemen’s Week” is a project of the House MDS, headed by Director Dr. Luis Jose Bautista.
Aside from lectures and seminars, prostate ultrasound, random blood sugar (RBS), fasting blood sugar (FBS) and Foot Doppler testing and screening services were also provided during the four-day activity.
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