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    Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors (PDE-5 Inhibitors) for Erection Problems and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors (PDE-5 Inhibitors) for Erection Problems and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia



    How It Works

    During an erection, blood fills tissue in the penis, causing it to enlarge and become stiff. The PDE-5 inhibitors relax smooth muscle, allowing the penis to fill with blood.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: May 14, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology
    Reference Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology


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