In a stern cautionary note, Dr. Ayodele Ademola, a consultant gynecologist and the Medical Director of StrongTower Hospital and Advanced Fertility Centre, has urged individuals grappling with erection and potency issues to prioritize seeking medical attention over resorting to sex enhancement drugs.
Dr. Ademola, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Monday, emphasized that the use of such drugs could potentially lead to severe heart diseases.
His advisory message coincided with the commemoration of the 2023 World Sexual Health Day (WSHD), themed “Consent,” held annually on September 4 to celebrate the universal right to sexual well-being.
Highlighting the significant health risks associated with sex enhancement drugs, also known as Erectile Dysfunction Medication, Dr. Ademola stressed that their usage could result in cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart failure, and other related ailments.
Notably, these drugs are predominantly consumed by men, surpassing their usage among women.
While acknowledging that sex enhancement drugs have both positive and negative implications on human health, Dr. Ademola underscored that the detrimental effects far outweigh any potential benefits.
He cautioned against the unsupervised use of these drugs, asserting that they should only be employed under strict medical prescription and supervision.
The gynecologist recounted instances where individuals, driven by the desire to enhance sexual performance, faced fatal consequences.
Two elderly couples, simultaneously taking sex enhancement drugs, experienced a fatal heart attack, while a 45-year-old man succumbed to an overdose of tramadol during sexual activity.
Expressing the gravity of the situation, Dr. Ademola articulated, “If anyone has a potency problem, it is advisable that such a person seek medical attention rather than use enhancement drugs. This is because it has many underlying side effects which may result in loss of life.”
Dr. Ademola specifically warned hypertensive, diabetic, and elderly individuals against the usage of sex enhancement drugs, emphasizing the heightened risk they face.
He cautioned that such individuals should completely avoid these drugs, as their consumption might lead to fatal consequences.
Highlighting the widespread misuse of substances to boost sexual performance, Dr. Ademola condemned the use of tramadol, excessive alcohol intake, over-the-counter enhancement drugs, and other toxicants as typical instances of drug abuse.
He elucidated that the health implications of over-the-counter male enhancement drugs encompass damage to the urethra, permanent difficulties in maintaining an erection, and, in severe cases, penis “fractures” requiring surgery, as well as a significant drop in blood pressure.
In conclusion, Dr. Ademola stressed the imperative need for individuals facing erection problems to seek professional medical attention, emphasizing proper diagnosis and treatment.
The warning against the indiscriminate use of sex enhancement drugs serves as a crucial reminder of the potential life-threatening consequences associated with such practices, urging individuals to prioritize their health and well-being over the pursuit of immediate but risky solutions.
