Erectile dysfunction is a relatively common problem, but it has a cure. To do this, it is necessary to undergo an adequate medical evaluation by a urologist, to identify the cause of the problem and define the best treatment option.
Some of the most used therapies to treat erectile dysfunction include couples therapy, taking medication, taking injections, using vacuum devices or, as a last resort, having surgery to place a penile prosthesis, for example.
It is important to highlight that maintaining quality of life and health is of fundamental importance to avoid erectile dysfunction. Controlling a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, stress, cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes is essential. You should also avoid the use of drugs, cigarettes and excessive alcohol consumption.
Treatment for erectile dysfunction depends on the cause that may be at its origin, such as:
1. Stress and psychological pressure
Normally this type of erectile dysfunction, known as “psychological impotence”, must be treated through psychological or psychiatric care, preferably as a couple.
The psychological cause is quite common and can occur as a result of overwork, stress, bad sexual experiences that occurred in childhood or even in adult life. Erectile dysfunction is often related to a specific event and has a sudden onset, such as after marital separation, change in affection for the partner or financial problems.
Normally, in cases of psychological dysfunction, morning and nighttime erections are maintained, making it necessary to take medication only if there is some other associated organic cause.
2. Diabetes
Erectile dysfunction that arises due to diabetes has a cure, and it is necessary to keep all factors related to the disease under control. Vascular changes, neurological complications, psychological factors, hormonal changes and side effects of typical diabetes medications must be properly controlled.
Treatment of this type of dysfunction is done by controlling sugar levels and blood pressure, maintaining an ideal weight, practicing physical exercise and visiting the doctor periodically.
3. Cigarette use
The first step in treating erectile dysfunction through cigarettes is to stop smoking. Smoking reduces blood flow in the blood vessels of the male sexual organ, making erection difficult or even preventing it, causing dysfunction.
These changes can happen slowly, but everything will depend on the number of cigarettes smoked per day, length of smoking and association with other risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
The doctor may also prescribe some type of treatment to help stop smoking or medicines that act directly on the male organ during intimate contact, such as sildenafil and apomorphine hydrochloride.
Other treatments for erectile dysfunction
Basically, treatment for erectile dysfunction may include:
- Psychological treatment: if the cause of the dysfunction is stress, anxiety, depression;
- Medicines: like Viagra or male hormones;
- Special food: based on condiments such as garlic, onion and oregano;
- Injections into the penis: With medication indicated before intimate contact;
- Surgery: Placement of devices that help with erection;
- Exercises for erectile dysfunction;
- Vacuum device: stimulate erection by increasing blood flow to the area.
Whatever the origin of erectile dysfunction, there is usually a cure. All a man needs to do is seek medical help and start treatment as soon as possible to improve his quality of life.
