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Erectile Dysfunction isn’t something you have to live with. Today, treatments continue
to get more effective and easier on the patient. Here is Doctor Paul with more.
Treatments for ED vary from taking a pill to surgical options. It may take some time
to get it right. But, when you do find a treatment that works, you’ll have a happier and healthier
sex life. So, the first treatments we want to talk about
are medication options. These come in a few different forms.
The first are pills. When these were approved for use, it caused the media frenzy that made
ED a mainstream conversation. They’re called PDE-5 inhibitors, which is short for phosphodiesterase
inhibitors. They work by relaxing muscles in the ***.
When these muscles relax, blood flows into the chambers and allow you to have an ***.
These medications allow an *** to happen, but only when you’re aroused. While these
medications work well, they aren’t for everyone. If you’ve had a recent heart attack or stroke,
or use nitrate medications for heart problems you shouldn’t use these drugs.
The next type of medication therapy uses a drug to simulate a natural hormone in the
body. But, these are not as easy to take, since you’ll have to inject this drug into
your *** or insert them into the urethra. This hormone, called Prostaglandin E, also
relaxes muscles in the ***. The difference between this method, and the pills we just
talked about is that this method will automatically result in *** regardless of *** arousal.
This can be given through an injection into the ***, and generally produces an ***
in five to 20 minutes. The *** lasts about an hour. You may be concerned that these
are delivered through a needle, but the needles are very thin, so it shouldn’t be too uncomfortable.
This drug also comes as a small pellet that is inserted right into the *** using an
applicator. An *** will begin within 8 to 10 minutes and may last 30 to 60 minutes.
[FULLSCREEN] Since testosterone is vital to an ***,
hormone replacement therapy can help the small number of men who have low levels of testosterone.
Another treatment option uses a medical device called an external vacuum.
To use this device, you’ll slip a plastic cylinder over the ***. A pump on the opposite
end of the cylinder creates a low-pressure vacuum around the *** and triggers ***.
To maintain the *** once the plastic cylinder is removed, a rubber constriction
band is placed around the base of the ***. If medication, and device therapy don’t
help, there are also surgical options. These are for more severe cases and should be considered
thoughtfully. One option is vascular surgery. This procedure
can be done when blood flow to the *** has been blocked by an injury to the *** or
pelvic area. However, the long-term success of this surgery is unclear.
Finally, there are several types of implants that can help. Here’s how these work. Two
inflatable balloons are implanted into the ***. They’re connected to a pump into
the ***, and a reservoir near the bladder. When inflated by the pump, fluid from the
reservoir flows into the balloons, creating an ***. A key point to remember is that
these implant operations can’t be reversed. If you experience erectile dysfunction on
occasion, don’t assume it’s permanent. It’s also important to remember your ***
partner’s feelings. They may worry that your problem is related to them, or your relationship.
So, it’s important to be open with your partner if you think you have ED. It’s very
common, and nothing to be ashamed of. Remember, a healthy sex life is important for body,
mind and relationships.
There are a lot of ptions to help you with ED, and some are simple and may take care
of the problem quickly. Others may require more effort as you work with your doctor.
But in either case, your life will be better for taking action.
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