Erectile Dysfunction Treatment for Men

Millions of men across the country deal with the effects of Erectile Dysfunction or impotency. It can be an extremely stressful condition to deal with and can put a strain on the man’s relationship with his partner. Many men are ashamed to admit they have this problem and therefore never seek out treatment. This is unfortunate because there are various types of treatments available today, including impotence drugs that can successfully treat this condition for some men. See our more in-depth guide on erectile dysfunction treatment for men.

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is the inability of a man to have or maintain an erection, even with adequate stimulation. This inability to maintain or have an erection can occasionally occur for all men, but it does not become a dysfunction until this inability occurs nearly fifty percent of the time. This hampers the man’s ability to have sexual intercourse with his partner. It is estimated that about five percent of forty-year-old men deal with this condition, while it affects up to twenty-five percent of men sixty-five years old and older.

Erectile Dysfunction Causes

It is believed that one of the main causes of impotency is the lack of blood flow to the penis. The cause of this is a little harder to determine. Many physical and emotional issues are believed to play a role in erectile dysfunction. This includes many physical conditions, such as:

• Heart disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Obesity
• Clogged blood vessels
• High blood pressure (you may also want to read about risk factors of heart disease)
• High cholesterol
• Multiple sclerosis
• Low testosterone levels

Emotional disorders, such as depression, high anxiety, or intense stress levels, can also be a cause of erectile dysfunction. If stress is a factor, consider these ways to reduce stress, which can support overall well-being.

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has a list of five drugs that have been approved for use in treating erectile dysfunction. These drugs include:

• Cialis
• Viagra (if you’re curious about how prescriptions are handled, read Honey, Can You Sign For My Viagra?)
• Levitra
• Stendra
• Staxyn

All five of these drugs work in much the same way, which is to help to increase the blood flow into the penis area in order to help ensure an erection with appropriate stimulation. The drugs must be taken before having sexual intercourse and only last for a set number of hours. Each drug is different in how long it takes to be effective and how long an erection will last. It’s also important to avoid unverified “male enhancement” products—our post on male enhancement gone terribly, terribly wrong explains why talking to a doctor first is the safest approach.

Conclusion

If you are a male who struggles with impotency, it is important to realize that there are many effective treatments available. The first step is to make an appointment with your doctor, who can perform a proper evaluation and provide you with a diagnosis. Your medical practitioner will explain your various options and help you determine which option would be best for you. When you meet with your provider, it can help to go prepared. Here are 5 medication questions to ask your doctor.

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