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.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common medical condition that primarily affects men older than 40. The most common symptom of ED is difficulty getting and maintaining erections firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse.
Treatment of erectile dysfunction depends on the underlying cause of the condition. For fastest results, it’s best to consult a doctor to get appropriate treatment recommendations, which may include: 1. Lifestyle changes Maintaining a healthy weight Staying physically active (running, walking, stretching) Quitting smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and any drug abuse Stress management through meditation, sports, music, or yoga Getting adequate sleep and rest 2. Counseling
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Problems in your relationship with your sexual partner can also cause erectile dysfunction. Improving your relationship may help your sex life. If you decide to seek therapy, it will probably be most effective if your sex partner is included.
Treatment depends on what is causing it. If it is caused by uncontrolled blood sugar and high blood pressure, take your medicine and follow your doctor’s instructions.
As with most other organ system in the human body, changes and loss of function is normal consequence of the ageing process. This is also true of the endocrine system, specifically the levels of testosterone production from the Leydig cells of the testicle. Accompanying the decrease in testosterone is a decrease in erections which also has a component in decrease in the blood supply to the penis making erection not as frequent and not as rigid compared with a young man’s erectile function. Although these changes are in itself not life threatening, they can impact a man’s relationship with his partner, and also ED may be a harbinger of other undiagnosed conditions such as coronary artery disease (CAD), hypercholesterolaemia or diabetes mellitus.6
An erection occurs because of increased blood flow to your penis. ED can occur as a problem in any stage of the erection process. It may be related to problems with blood flow to your penis, nerve damage, or stressors and emotions. Being able to achieve an erection sometimes but not every time you want to have sex Being able to achieve an erection that doesn’t last long enough for intercourse Being unable to achieve an erection at all
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Not all men with erectile dysfunction want to be treated - it is a personal decision. For those who do, there are many options. The best-known treatment is medication. Viagra®, Levitra® and Cialis® all increase blood flow to the penis.
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
If you have erectile dysfunction, there are many ways your doctor can help you treat it. But you may want to consider complementary or alternative therapies, such as nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, acupuncture, and talk therapy. Just be sure to talk to your doctor first.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common medical condition that primarily affects men older than 40. Among other symptoms, ED can make it difficult to get and maintain erections during sexual activity, placing an unwanted burden on your intimate relationships as well as on your physical and emotional health. While you can’t get standard prescription ED pills over the counter, some supplementary treatments do not require a prescription.
You shouldn’t take Viagra and Revatio together, unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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