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Use of ED Drugs With Recreational Drugs Can Be Dangerous
Some men who drink excessively or take recreational drugs such as methamphetamines, cocaine, or ecstasy find it difficult to get and maintain an erection and turn to erectile dysfunction (ED) medications for a temporary solution. While ED meds (Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis) are considered very safe on their own, doctors say mixing them with intoxicants could be unsafe, especially in large amounts. There could be risks associated, especially since many drugs lower blood pressure and impair judgment.

Weight-Loss Surgery Can Reverse Common Cause of Infertility
Weight-loss surgery may reverse a common cause of infertility in women, a small, new study suggests. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects up to 10 percent of women of child-bearing age. An estimated one-third to one-half of women with PCOS are overweight or obese, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Researchers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City reviewed records on 566 morbidly obese women who had gastric bypass surgery.