Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Medication for Erectile Dysfunction


Oral drugs called PDE type-5 inhibitors are a common treatment for erectile dysfunction. These medications improve blood flow to the penis, helping you get and maintain an erection.

PDE type-5 inhibitors approved by the FDA are:

  • Viagra® (sildenafil)
  • Levitra® (vardenafil)
  • Cialis® (tadalafil)
  • Stendra® (avanafil)

Some of these medications should be taken about an hour before sex, while others can be taken daily. When used correctly, medications for erectile dysfunction help about 70 percent of men have better erections.

Do not take any of these medications if you take nitrates for a heart condition.

 

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