If you have ED often, you’re not alone. An estimated 30 million men in the United States experience erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction isn’t easy to talk about. But it’s nothing to feel embarrassed about, either. If you’re having trouble, your Aurora urologist can treat your ED and help you get back to feeling like your old self.
If you want to avoid medications, devices, or surgery, there are other, more natural ways to help erectile dysfunction.
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It's best to see a doctor before buying medicines online. They know your medical history and can discuss whether you might benefit from treatment.
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All of these are phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (also known as PDE-5 inhibitors). They work by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide to relax the penile muscles, expand blood vessels that go into the penis, and improve penile blood flow. This helps improve the ability to get and maintain erections. Penile implantsVacuum erectile devices (VEDs)ED ringsBlood vessel surgeryInjectible or suppository drugsTestosterone replacement therapy (TRT)
You usually take tadalafil before having sex. Take 1 tablet at least 30 minutes before you want to have sex. Do not take more than 1 tablet a day.
This sweet, refreshing fruit has a compound that can have effects similar to ED meds on your blood vessels. It may even rev up your sex drive, studies say. Most of watermelon is water, but the rest is loaded with lycopene, an antioxidant that’s good for your heart, prostate, and skin.
Prolonged erection (priapism) — This is an easily managed but potentially serious complication. If you ignore it, you could have severe pain and may need a small operation. It could even make you completely impotent (meaning you cannot respond to injections). Therefore, only make SMALL adjustments to your dose, if needed.
Take a free online consultation, choose your preferred ED treatment, and our clinicians will review your request. If approved, your ED tablets will be swiftly and discreetly delivered to your door (usually within 24 hours). Each month you’re with us, we’ll send you a refill of your erectile dysfunction treatment so you can receive it without needing to see a doctor in person. We also provide free support for as long as your treatment plan is active and you can email our clinical team at any time for help with ED or if you need advice on how to get the most out of your ED medication. “Taking medicine as prescribed is important for treating conditions and overall long-term health and wellbeing. Erectile dysfunction symptoms can be effectively treated with ED tablets, but it’s important to address the underlying causes of ED as well.” Once complete, your consultation will be reviewed by our clinicians. Most prescriptions are approved the same day. Have any questions or want to change your medication? Speak to our clinicians and they’ll be able to help. If your treatment is approved, it’ll be posted to you discreetly within 24 hours. If you’re not happy with the service, or simply don’t need treatment anymore, you can cancel anytime.
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Hims is a great telemedicine company where, after a free consultation with a doctor, you can access a few different ED treatments proven to be effective: sildenafil (and brand-name Viagra), tadalafil (and brand-name Cialis), and Stendra. As a company, Hims impresses us very much, and there are circumstances in which we recommend Hims above all others for ED treatment providers.
Rose essential oil works to fight stress and anxiety, two causes of erectile dysfunction. It’s also known to help balance sex hormones and improve libido. A 2015 double-blind, randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial that was published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment found that rose essential oil was able to improve sexual function in males with SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction and major depressive disorder. Using rose oil improved the participant’s self-rated symptoms of depression and helped to improve sexual dysfunction that was caused by medication use. (30)
Checking the penis for sensitivity determines any nervous system origins. Inspection of penile appearance helps rule out Peyronie's disease. A blood pressure check rules out circulation problems by checking wrist and ankle pulse.
Anxiety and depression can be treated with counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
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Managing other health conditions and making the necessary lifestyle changes are important to help overcome erectile dysfunction. That’s why our team at the Male Infertility & Sexual Health Program at UH uses a specialized, team-based approach to deliver expert and highly individual ED care.