Erectile Dysfunction - What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?

 Erectile Dysfunction - What Is It and How Can It Be Treated?




Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition where a man cannot get and keep an erection long enough for sexual intercourse. This is not to be confused with “stage fright” where a man might periodically not be able to get an erection due to nervousness, stress, or other factors such as excessive alcohol consumption. ED is an ongoing condition that continuously affects the ability to gain an erection.

 

What causes erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction can be caused by physical or psychological issues. On the physical side, some causes can include:

-       Dead or clogged blood vessels in the penis

-       Injury to the pelvic region

-       Low testosterone levels

-       Heart disease

-       High blood pressure

-       High cholesterol

-       Diabetes

-       Obesity

-       Tobacco use

-       Alcoholism or substance abuse

 

Psychological issues that can contribute to ED include depression, anxiety, mental health conditions, stress, and relationship issues such as communication problems or no longer being physically attracted to your partner.

 

For potential psychological issues, a licensed therapist may be able to help. For physical conditions, get a consultation from a doctor that specializes in men’s health issues. Some issues may be treatable through prescription medications, especially when it comes to things like heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

 

A lifestyle change can also help. Eating a nutritious and balanced diet combined with regular exercise can help alleviate stress and anxiety, and can work with prescription medications to improve high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and may even help you shed a few pounds.

 

Quitting smoking and reducing your alcohol intake can also help. The use of tobacco products restricts the blood flow in your arteries and veins, which can reduce the supply of blood that can freely flow to your penis. And contrary to popular belief, alcohol is a natural depressant not a stimulant.

 

There are also prescription medications a doctor can prescribe specifically for ED such as Viagra or Cialis. Some other treatments a specialist may be able to offer may include:


-       Penile Injection Therapy. This is a self-injected treatment your doctor can provide to you, allowing you to inject vasodilators directly into your penis just prior to sex. This helps to increase the blood flow to your penis. The result is an erection that can happen within a matter of minutes and that can be maintained for 30 to 90 minutes. And while this sounds like a treatment you might not be able to perform on yourself, the needle used is so thin, most patients feel little to no pain.


-       Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP). Using blood drawn from the patient, the sample is spun to separate out the PRP which is then injected into the penis. The regenerative properties of the PRP can help repair blood vessels and tissues.


-       Acoustic Shockwave Therapy (AST). Using non-invasive, low-intensity sound waves, AST can clear plaque buildup from blood vessels in the penis and encourages the production of new blood cells.


-       Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). If a lack of testosterone is discovered during your exam, TRT can help rebalance your testosterone levels through the use of bioidentical hormones.

 

 

Conclusion:

Men who are having trouble getting or maintaining an erection may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). There are a number of factors that can contribute to ED, but it does not have to be a permanent issue. There are several treatments a qualified doctor in a clinic that specializes in men’s health issues can prescribe to temporarily or permanently restore proper blood flow and function.


Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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