With one major exception, if things aren’t going well in the bedroom, what happens in the bedroom usually stays in the bedroom. When it comes to sexual health, Erectile Dysfunction is the most common problem men report to their doctor, and treatments for Erectile Dysfunction are also available. Men are often prescribed oral medications such as “the blue pill” or similar substitutes.
However, oral drugs, which might have unintended side effects, are not the only option for treating ED. In addition, it’s unsafe for some men to take these medications, including those who have severe heart disease/heart failure or low blood pressure, as well as those who take nitrate drugs to treat chest pain. Finally, for some men, these drugs frequently don’t work at all. Thankfully, treatments for Erectile Dysfunction are present in a number of different ways.ED is commonly caused by temporary stress or chronic cardiovascular conditions that reduce blood flow to the penis.
5 Ways for Treating Erectile Dysfunction
Here are some treatments for Erectile Dysfunction options for men who don’t like the idea of pills.
1. VED (Vacuum Erection Device)
A VED, also known as a penile pump, draws blood into your penis by hand using suction. After the erection is established, a tension ring is placed at the base of the penis to assist keep it there for about half an hour.
Although many men dislike the idea of using suction and ring compression to get and sustain erections, many couples find that it is a dependable method of regaining erectile function without the need for medication.
The following are some adverse effects of using a penile pump:
- Light bruising
- No ejaculation
- Penis painful while touching
2. Suppository for the urethra
A tiny drug pellet is inserted into the tip of the penis during intraurethral therapy. When using this treatment, an erection may occur in as little as 10 minutes and continue for 30 to 60 minutes. However, a burning feeling or very slight bleeding from the tip of the penis are possible side effects of using a urethral suppository.
3. Penile injections
Though a universally scary concept, penile injections involve a medicine that improves penile blood flow much better than the oral alternatives. The medicine is injected at the base of the penis using a very small needle. Naturally, this is a self-injection, however we often administer the first injection in the clinic and instruct patients on correct technique.
Side effects of this treatment, include:
- Some discomfort or bleeding where the injection was made
- Prolonged erection that can last longer than desired
- Scar tissue development in the penis’ deeper tissues, usually seen in long-term users of this treatment
4. Implant for the penis
By inserting a water-based device into the penis’ erection chambers during a 30- to 45-minute surgical procedure, a penile implant gives you reliable control over the timing and duration of an erection. This is the closest thing to a treatment for erectile dysfunction.
A penile implant does involve a short surgical procedure, so whether or not you’re willing or able to undergo the procedure can be a determining factor in whether it’s the right option for you. For men who do choose an implant, the vast majority (greater than 90% of men and their partners) report great satisfaction with it.
5. Counseling and Therapy
Counseling& therapy for ED deals with the psychological issues, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues that lead to sexual dysfunction. Techniques used in this therapy include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It is to modify negative thoughts, sex therapy, and couples therapy.
Conclusion
Nobody wants to acknowledge that they are experiencing problems with their sexual health. Additionally, treating it doesn’t require taking medication each time you want to feel good. In Growing older isn’t necessarily the cause of ED, and it seldom ever happens by itself. In actuality, it’s often connected to and even brought on by, one or more underlying medical disorders that a guy may not even be aware he has. Specifically, anxiety or sadness, heart disease, and high blood pressure may all exacerbate ED symptoms.
In addition to the many ED therapy choices, improving your mental and cardiac health may also help reduce your symptoms.