A new study has specifically looked into whether the use of the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis has an impact on the relationship of a couple and whether erectile dysfunction is distressing to them

The study done by the Andrology Unit at Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium took place over twelve months and was called the Determinants of Continued Use of Cialis study.

Almost 2,000 patients in eight different European countries took part. The volunteers were questioned at the beginning of the study, after one month, after six months and after twelve months. They were asked to talk about any relationship problems sexual and otherwise, as well as whether their partner was aware of and supported them with their erectile dysfunction problem. At the beginning of the study 80 percent of partners were supportive of the man with erectile dysfunction going for a consultation.

Relationship problems as a result of erectile dysfunction were stated by seventeen percent of participants at the beginning of the study. At the end of the study a year later 84 percent were still using Cialis and out of this group nineteen percent had reported relationship problems at the start.

By the end of the study the number reporting problems was down dramatically to four percent which led to the researchers concluding that Cialis had a positive impact on the quality of relationships.

Interestingly however three percent of the patients developed problems in their relationship over the course of the yearly treatment with Cialis which suggests that in some cases the reemergence of sexual activity could in fact put a strain on a previously sexually dormant coupling.

Erectile function can be distressing and it can put an unnecessary strain on an otherwise normal relationship. Some relationships break up as a result of erectile dysfunction and it is important that both men and women realise that they must take affirmative action to get help. The best thing to do is to have an honest and frank discussion about the problem.

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