Lifestyle
changes including
exercise, quit smoking, lose weight, and cutting back on alcohol may
solve the problem. Numbers of other treatments are also available.
If
life style changes not produce expected results and still have erection
problems, many treatment options are available to overcome ED.
ED Treatment options may include
ED Counseling
Even though
most cases of ED have a physical cause, counseling can help
couples deal with the emotional effects.
ED Oral medication
Your
doctor may prescribe a pill to treat ED. Current brands include Viagra,
Levitra, and Cialis. These drugs work by increasing blood flow to the
penis. Do not take any of these drugs if you are taking nitrates, a
type of heart medicine.
ED Injectable medication
Medicines
injected into the shaft of the penis or inserted into the tip of the
penis usually cause an erection within 50 to 15 minutes and last for 30
minutes to several hours. Prostaglandin (alprostadil, Caverject,
Edex), and phentolamine (Regitine), they causes vascular dilation
and
a relaxation of smooth muscle. This injection is used not more than
once in 4 to 7 days.
ED penile Vacuum devices
It
can be used to manually create an erection. The penis is inserted into
a plastic tube; a hand pump attached to the tube is operated to create
a vacuum which draws blood into the penis, causing the penis to become
erectile. Then the penis is removed from the tube and a soft rubber
ring is placed over the base of the penis to stop blood and maintain
the erection until it is removed. This method improve erections
regardless of the cause of impotence, it can be used for 25 to 30
minutes.
Penile implant
If other
options fail, a surgeon can implant a
device into the penis that inflates or can be straightened to create an
erection.
All information is intended for
your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice
or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt
medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician
before starting a new fitness regimen.