Ways to Treat Erectile Dysfunction |
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Erectile Dysfunction is the medical term used when a man is unable to get an erection or is unable to get the penis hard enough to have intercourse. Another term used to describe this condition is impotence. Erectile dysfunction not only causes physical problems but can cause psychological problems as well. Erectile dysfunction can make the man feel embarrassed as though he’s less of a man because he cannot perform sexually. Erectile dysfunction affects sexually active men of all ages, not just older men. The good news is a trip to the doctor can have you back in the saddle in no time. The doctor will do a physical exam to determine if there is a serious medical condition causing the Erectile dysfunction. A blood test will be given to check the testosterone level in the man’s body. The cause of the Erectile dysfunction can be caused by blood circulation problems or hormonal problem. Once the cause is identified the doctor will give a variety of options to choose from ranging from penis pumps to pills that treat Impotence. If the pill treatment is chosen you will take the pill one hour before intercourse. The pill relaxes the muscles in the penis allowing an increase in the amount of blood flowing to the penis causing an erection. The ed pump is a suction type device used right before sex. The penis is placed into the cylinder and the suction causes blood to flow to the penis. Once the penis is erect the pump is removed and an elastic band remains helping to maintain the erection. In extreme cases of Erectile dysfunction surgery can be an option. There are two types of surgery that can be performed. The first surgery an implant is placed into the penis helping the man to maintain an erection. The second surgery corrects arteries to allow for increased blood flow to the penis. As you see Erectile dysfunction does not have to impact your love life for long there are many options available for men to treat Erectile dysfunction. You simply have to find the right one for you. |