Five Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options

Posted by Dr Vijay Abbot on August 14th, 2018

It is quite common to find young men worried about their ability to perform in bed. As a matter of fact, until a few decades back men were not worried about emission of seminal fluid while asleep, penile size, loss of semen and masturbation. However, things have changed drastically in recent years. While none of the above mentioned should be the reason for concern, it is the omnipresence of ‘Quack professionals’ that triggers suspicion in the minds of young men and exploit money from them. In other words, erectile and ejaculatory problems have been largely the concern of most of the married and those intending to enter the wedlock.

It is important to understand that ED is more often functional and easily curable. Instead of creating havoc in your life, all you need is consult the doctor for Erectile Dysfunction Treatment. In most cases, a few counselling sessions along with medicine help in curing the problem.

Here are some of the most common yet effective ED treatment options.

In most cases, diagnosing male sexual dysfunction requires more than a review of symptoms and a physical exam. In case, the doctor suspects that an underlying health problem might be at play, you might have to undergo additional tests. Once the cause for ED is identified, the course of treatment is decided by the doctor. Let’s begin with some treatment options:

Vacuum Constriction Devices – These are an alternative to oral medications. They help in creating an erection using vacuum pressure. Once the erection develops, a constriction band is placed around the penis base for maintaining the erection.

Erectile dysfunction drugs–There are several medications available for treating the problem of erectile dysfunction. Medicines such as Vardenafil (Levitra), sildenafil (Viagra) and Tadalafil (Cialis) stimulate the flow of blood to the penis so that you can have an erection. You have to take the drug before engaging in sexual activity.

Surgery – It is the most invasive treatment, and also the last resort to cure the problem of ED. There are surgical options to treat this problem. Malleable rods or inflatable devices are implanted on either side of the penis for helping in achieving an erection.

Psychotherapy – If psychological cause is the main reason for erectile dysfunction then psychotherapy can be beneficial. CBT, also known as Cognitive-behavioural therapy is one of the most popular methods to address the negative patterns of thought that might be responsible for contributing to performance anxiety.

Lifestyle changes – Lack of exercise, obesity and unhealthy diet are some lifestyle factors that can cause ED. In such cases, the doctor recommends changes in lifestyle for resolving the underlying conditions causing the symptoms.

Make sure you are not in hurry when choosing an erectile dysfunction treatment. While none of the available options might be perfect, it is often that you might benefit from a combination of treatment options. Before starting with the treatment, do consult your doctor to get the right advice and rest assured you will bid goodbye to the problem of ED.