National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC): "Erectile Dysfunction."
If your erection problems have a medical cause, your doctor can explain the treatment options, the techniques needed to make them work and their suitability for your needs based on your overall health.
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Certain over-the-counter (OTC) supplements may help with erectile dysfunction, such as: L-arginine in combination with pycnogenol Has been shown in studies to improve sexual function in men with ED Korean red ginseng (also called panax ginseng) Studies have shown improvements in erections Yohimbe Some studies have shown it to be slightly more effective than placebo for ED Carnitine (propionyl-L-carnitine) May improve erectile dysfunction Also used to enhance the effectiveness of sildenafil (Viagra) Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) Declines in DHEA are associated with increased incidence of ED DHEA supplements are often promoted to improve sexual health, though more study is needed
A vacuum constriction device (VCD) is an external pump with a band on it that a man with erectile dysfunction can use to get and maintain an erection.
Anxiety and depression can be treated with counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Because a man’s brain, heart, nerves, muscles, emotions, and more all factor into his ability to get an erection, many things can cause ED. This includes: DiabetesHeart diseaseHigh blood pressureMetabolic syndromeObesityLow testosteroneStress and anxietyDepressionRelationship challenges
Acupuncture: This traditional Chinese needle therapy is said to boost blood flow. It’s most often used to treat chronic headaches and back pain. But some men have found it works for erectile dysfunction.
If you are frequently sexually active, twice a week or more, then this may be the treatment of choice for you. After taking it for 4-5 days you will be ready to respond to any sexual stimulation spontaneously.
Another second-line therapy is the use of alprostadil, either intracavernosal or intraurethral. Two products are available for direct injection, Caverject (Pfizer) or Edex (Actient). A small needle is used to inject the medication into the lateral aspect of the penis through a small-gauge needle.
Feelings of inadequacy or failure may complicate ED symptoms. ED may result in an inability to maintain an erection sometimes, but not every time. Other signs are the ability to get an erection but unable to maintain it to complete sexual relations, or an inability to attain an erection at all.
Your doctor might give you a low dose of 2.5mg if you are having any problems, such as side effects.
A physician typically asks a series of questions to determine family and sexual history, the male's ability and frequency of erections and sexual relations, levels of satisfaction, any diminished desire for sex, surgeries or injuries near the penis, prescription medication use, and history of using tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs.
Have you ever woken up in the morning and been unsure whether you’ll be having sex that day? Chances are, you have. This is one reason why some men and their partners prefer sildenafil and other ED medications instead of tadalafil. With just a little bit of preparation (making sure you have sildenafil at the ready), you can use a dose of sildenafil once it’s clear that the fun is indeed about to start.
Although some supplements like Testosterone Support can help to address factors that are linked to erectile dysfunction (such as testosterone levels), many men find it more convenient to take erectile dysfunction medicine (e.g. sildenafil or tadalafil) because it usually treats erectile dysfunction symptoms faster than taking a supplement. It can take a long time (sometimes months) for the beneficial effects of supplements to build in the body. However, erectile dysfunction tablets can help men to achieve stronger erections in as little as 30 minutes, which is why they are often regarded as “go-to” treatments for erectile dysfunction. Numan is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England
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There is some evidence that acupuncture can be helpful in treating erectile dysfunction. Although studies show mixed results, one study found that after 4–10 acupuncture sessions, 13 of the 19 patients in the intervention group were able to obtain a full erection without further therapy and their symptom scores improved by 41.9 percent. This study suggests that acupuncture can be helpful for some men in improving erectile function. (31)
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