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Does Saw Palmetto Supplement Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
I have been taking saw palmetto for prostate issues and male pattern baldness for many years - works great. I am 69 years old now. Now I have sexual problems - lack of erection and weak orgassium and insomnia. Are these a side effects, similar to propecia, side effects from saw palmetto?.
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
Hi,
Saw palmetto is a herbal medicine and it does not get any proven evidence for its efficacy. I suggest you consult a urologist and get evaluated for your problem rather than going behind wonder drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Saw palmetto is a herbal medicine and it does not get any proven evidence for its efficacy. I suggest you consult a urologist and get evaluated for your problem rather than going behind wonder drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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