About Us Careers Contact Us Giving Pricing myBeaumontChart Login Find a Doctor Treatments & Services Locations Patients & Families Find a Doctor Treatments & Services Locations Patients & Families About Us Careers Contact Us Giving MyBeaumontChart Login Pricing Home Treatments Treating Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women Treating Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women If you have sexual dysfunction, there is help. Treatments are available to help you with both physical and psychological causes . Sexual dysfunction is normally treated by correcting or addressing the underlying problem or problems that are causing the dysfunction. If the cause is physical, the treatment will likely be medication or mechanical aids. If it is psychological, counseling, therapy, behavior modification and education may work. Some people with sexual dysfunction may have both physical and psychological causes, and in that case, both will need to be treated. If you have a medical condition that is causing your dysfunction, your doctor will work with you to correct that problem. A common cause is hormonal imbalance. Both men and women can have hormone therapy to help them restore proper sexual function. There are also drugs, like Viagra (generic name sildenafil), that can help increase blood flow to the penis. If your dysfunction is related to a medication you're taking, your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medication that won't interfere with your sexual activity. Men who have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection may have success with special vacuum devices, or penis pumps. Penile implants are an option for some men, especially those who have lost sensation due to spinal injury. Women who have vaginismus can sometimes be treated with special dilators that can help relax the muscles in the vagina. Both psychotherapy and sex therapy can help with the psychological causes of sexual dysfunction. Counselors can help people work through fear, stress, anxiety, past trauma, body image issues, and other issues that can keep people from a fulfilling sex life. Sex therapists can help couples who are experiencing sexual problems as well. Sex therapists can help couples delve into problems in a way that most physicians aren't equipped to do. Both counselors and sex therapists may recommend education, practicing communication, and behavioral treatments that can address underlying issues and help individuals and couples find techniques that work for them. If you have signs or symptoms of any type of sexual dysfunction , talk to your doctor. There are treatments available that may be able to help. The Women's Urology Center at Beaumont treats female sexual dysfunction through a multidisciplinary approach. Call 248-898-0898 to make an appointment. Sexual dysfunction overview Causes of sexual dysfunction Preventing sexual dysfunction Signs & symptoms of sexual dysfunction Diagnosing sexual dysfunction Types of sexual dysfunction Related Pages Men's UrologyWomen's Urology Conditions & Topics Causes of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and WomenMale and Female Sexual DysfunctionSigns of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and WomenTypes of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women Treatments & Programs Diagnosing Sexual Dysfunction in Men and WomenPreventing Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women Find a Urology Specialist Search
According to the Cleveland Clinic, “because erectile dysfunction is caused by a complex set of psychosocial, neurologic, and vascular factors, a specific cause in a patient may remain ambiguous.” The root causes are often related to a blockage or dysfunction of blood vessels. For example, ED can be due to conditions like atherosclerosis or diabetes, hormonal imbalances or problems related to mental health. It’s been found that common causes typically include one or more of the following factors: (2)
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Avanafil is for use only in men. It is not known whether this medicine would be harmful if used by a woman during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
Designed to be taken as needed shortly before sexual activity, Viagra can take 30 minutes to an hour to take effect. It can last in your system for up to 4-5 hours and help you become erect anytime during that window. The most common dose is 50 milligrams (mg), and it should not be taken with food. Instead, Viagra is most effective when taken on an empty stomach.
Also, all pharmacies in Great Britain, including those providing internet services, must be registered with the GPhC and meet their standards for registered pharmacies.
If you think you or someone else may have overdosed on: Avanafil (Stendra), call your doctor or the Poison Control center
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is associated with ED and is seen more commonly among aging men. In addition, medications prescribed for hypertension, such as beta blockers and thiazide diuretics, have been shown to have detrimental effects on erectile function.
In the U.K, ED is thought to affect 1 in 10 men and more than 50% of men over 40 years of age will experience some form of ED.
ED medications can also be taken with or without food. However, if you take them with a heavy meal, you may delay their effects by about an hour (with the exception of Tadalafil Daily).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12851125/ Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Combination of L-Arginine Glutamate and Yohimbine Hydrochloride: A New Oral Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction. (2002).
Finding a good support system is key for overcoming ED. Talking to your partner may be a good place to start.
Viagra usually starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes. You’ll need to be aroused for this medicine to work.
While the predominant symptom of ED is failure to achieve an erection, in some cases men can still ejaculate, and achieve orgasm, with ED. ED can only affect fertility in men by preventing sexual intercourse due to the inability to achieve an erection.
Although ED is commonly seen in older men, it is not a natural part of aging. Older men may need more sexual stimulation, such as touching or stroking, to achieve an erection, or they may need longer periods between two erections. Older men in good health, however, should be able to get an erection sufficient for intercourse.
Here’s a breakdown of the type of foods that are best for improving erectile dysfunction and health conditions that can lead to sexual dysfunction symptoms: Organic grass-fed beef, wild-caught salmon, organic chicken and other organic meats High fiber foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables sources of healthy fats, including nuts, seeds, avocados and coconut oil Gluten-free grains, including oats, amaranth, brown rice, quinoa and teff 6. Avoid Inflammatory Foods
Listen to our Superintendent Pharmacist, Margaret Hudson, discuss ED in a recent radio interview