Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Last Updated on by Sophie
Erectile dysfunction is when you are not able or having difficulty getting or maintaining a firm and lasting erection enough for a satisfying sexual encounter.
Its known that erection is maintained by blood flow to the penis that keeps it engorged and poor blood circulation is the main cause for erectile dysfunction and it can be treated with medicine if cause is in blood flow to the penis.
Stress, depression and anxiety can affect sexual health, poor psychological health leads to weak erection, aging, diabetes and high blood pressure, obesity, heart problem and high cholesterol are also major contributing factor to ED.
To know what is causing ED you need to see a urologist and be prepared for questions that are awkward.
Its estimated more than 20 percent of Asian men suffer from ED, this is a problem for couple wants to have babies.
Sex is very important part of our life and does not mean in this age with advance in medicine and technology we should abstain from it when we age.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Physical:
Smoking
Diabetes
Medication
Alcohol
Heart disease
Surgeries
Hormonal
Prostate inflammation
Phycological
Stress
Depression
Loss of internet in sex
Anxiety
Different brand of medication available to treat ED in western medicine, in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) horny goat weed is known to be effective too.
Horny goat weed has sweet acid taste, and is used in Chinese traditional medicine (TCM) to treat erectile dysfunction.
Horny goat weed is prescribed in China as alternative to Viagra for men with impotence problems and according TCM practitioners only 15 grams of horny goat weed should be consumed per day.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (Li-ESWT)
This technology is not new and in use for removing stones in urinary tract, its non-invasive and uses shock waves.
This method might work for patient the cause of their condition is blockage that hinder blood flow.
However if the cause of ED is medical condition such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes or testosterone deficiency then Li-ESWT might not be enough.
Li-ESWT to work 6-18 sessions are needed in total, 1-3 session weekly depending how serve is the Ed and each session takes no more than 15 minutes.
Medication
Oral Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (PDEI)
Taken 15-60 minutes before intercourse. Possible side effects headache, low blood pressure and nausea.
Prostaglandin E1 Injections
Injected into the penis before having sex and may cause redness and irritation.
Androgen Replacement
Available in oral, injection and in pellet for implantation.
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