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ED happens when enough blood either doesn’t flow to the penis, or it doesn’t stay inside the penis long enough to do the job. There are several different reasons this may happen.
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This treatment for ED has the quickest onset of action. It can have the desired effect just 15 mins after taking it. It contains the active ingredient Avanafil.
When you’re living with erectile dysfunction (ED), you’ll consider doing just about anything to get your sex life back on track. Eating roots like ginseng -- fine. Drinking special juices like pomegranate -- tasty. Even becoming a human pin-cushion for a treatment like acupuncture -- bring it on.
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A small percentage of erectile dysfunction cases are related to surgery for prostate cancer. After the operation to remove the prostate, 15 percent to 60 percent of men can have erectile dysfunction, even when newer “nerve sparing” surgery is performed. Often, this side effect is temporary, and improvement can be seen up to one year after surgery.
Erectile dysfunction isn’t caused only by unhealthy eating or nights on the lash. In fact, it’s been estimated that 10-20% of all cases of erectile dysfunction are caused by psychological problems. Issues like stress, PTSD, poor body image, relationship issues and depression can all impact your ability to enjoy a fulfilling, satisfying sex life.
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If you have erectile dysfunction, there are many ways your doctor can help you treat it. But you may want to consider complementary or alternative therapies, such as nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, acupuncture, and talk therapy. Just be sure to talk to your doctor first.
There are several treatments for erectile dysfunction. Your doctor can advise you on the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Appropriate treatment options should be applied in a step-wise fashion, balancing invasiveness and risk versus efficacy. If possible, the partner should be involved in the decision-making. The decision depends on the patient preferences and expectations as well as the experience and judgment of the physician. Oral phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors are first line therapy.
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If the pills don’t work or aren’t safe for you to take, your doctor may prescribe a drug called alprostadil. It helps boost blood flow to the penis, triggering an erection within minutes.
ED can have a negative impact on self-esteem, intimacy, and relationships, and contribute to increased stress levels. Difficulty getting an erection during sexual activityDifficulty keeping an erection during sexual activityDifficulty achieving an orgasm during sexual activityDifficulty with ejaculationReduced interest and sexual desire
In younger men, the most frequent cause of ED is anxiety due to worrying about causing a pregnancy, nervousness about having sex or about using a condom.
Men who smoke are about twice as likely to develop ED as nonsmokers. Smoking hampers circulation to all areas of the body, including the genitals, making it tougher to get and keep an erection.