Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects many men and can significantly harm their quality of life. Various factors, including age, health conditions, and lifestyle choices, can cause it. Understanding the warning signs of ED can help in seeking timely treatment. Learn about what to watch for, and treatment options available.
According to the Urology Care Foundation, ED affects 30 million American men. ED is the most common sexual dysfunction that affects men of all ages. Fortunately, there are many effective treatments for ED available today.
This article will discuss the top 10 remedies for ED and explain how each one works. We hope this information will help you find the proper treatment for you!
The most common treatment for ED is an oral medication, such as Viagra or Cialis. These drugs work by relaxing the muscles in your penis and allowing an increased blood flow to help you achieve and maintain an erection.
Muse is a dissolvable pellet that can be put directly into the urethra for use by men who cannot self-inject alprostadil, according to Dr. Feloney. The FDA has approved the drug. MUSE, an acronym for medicated urethral system for erection, can cause an erection in as little as 10 minutes and continue for as long as an hour. However, using MUSE to treat ED may have unfavorable adverse effects, such as hurting, stinging, erythema, and slight bleeding.
Vacuum pumps are a noninvasive treatment that uses a plastic tube and pumps to create suction around the penis, draw blood into it, and cause an erection. Pumps come in handy if one is unable to or unwilling to use ED medications. According to Dr. Bennett, the next most popular option for erectile dysfunction patients who refuse medication is the vacuum pump approach. One can get an erection by placing the vacuum pump on the penis and pumping air out to increase blood flow. Once you achieve the erection, you maintain it by placing an elastic ring at the base of your penis. The ring should be taken off after 30 minutes. Vacuum pumps benefit more than 75% of men with ED, although they come with adverse effects such as numbness, bruising, and poor ejaculation.
During this procedure, devices are surgically inserted into each side of the penis. These implants are made using flexible (bendable) or inflated rods. You may manage when and how long you experience an erection by using inflatable devices. The adjustable rods maintain your penis' firmness and flexibility.
New studies have demonstrated that workouts, mainly cardio exercises ranging from medium to strenuous, can help with erectile dysfunction. Even more workouts on a routine basis may lower the risk of erectile dysfunction. Enhancing your exercise level could help to reduce your risk further.
Male hormone therapy has been rocking the airwaves currently. The downside of this method is that it focuses more on desire than performance. The treatment is not approved because the hormone only increases desire in men with low testosterone rather than increasing blood flow to the penis. Medics can use blood tests to ascertain low testosterone in men with ED and prescribe this medication. The adverse side effects of male hormone therapy are enlarged breasts, fluid retention, acne, and prostate enlargement.
Low-energy shock waves to treat ED are derived from studies that show they help revascularize arteries. Although the method has not been approved, it has been found to benefit the penis.
Smoking and alcohol impede blood flow to the penis, which causes ED. Moderate consumption of cigarettes and alcohol can cure Erectile Dysfunction.
A few men experience Erectile Dysfunction as a result of stress and depression. No single medication can unblock the urethra blocked by anxiety and depression. ED caused by the factors mentioned above can be addressed by sexual counseling from a sex therapist coupled with medication.
A few herbal supplements have been deemed sexual enhancers, and men have been trying them. Ginkgo biloba, red maca, and saw palmetto have been used to treat Erectile dysfunction for decades. Although none of these has been approved by FDA, men continue their use.
Chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are predisposing factors for erectile dysfunction. A nutrient-rich diet ensures one is healthy and at a lower risk of the predisposing factors that cause Erectile Dysfunction.
There are numerous ways in which men can treat erectile dysfunction. Those not willing to take medications or injections should consider exercise, shock wave therapy, or vacuum pumps. The treatment with less severe adverse effects should be considered.
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