Conclusions are based on a combination of patients’ own evaluations of whether their erection had improved, and more objective measures such as circulation of blood through the penis.
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A surgical procedure that involves the placement of a balloons inside the shaft of the penis that a patient is able to manually pump the device to inflate and get an erection. The erection lasts as long as needed and with a simple push of a button, the penis is once again soft. Learn more about the implant option by clicking here. ED is rarely caused by severe pelvic trauma from major accidents in younger patients. Revascularization is an operation to bring new or additional blood vessels to the penis to improve the circulation that may have been severed by the initial trauma. This is a very rare type of treatment and is not recommended for the typical patient. After identification of a psychogenic source for ED, we will refer patients to a therapist with expertise in treating sexual dysfunction. We often recommend low dose medications for ED in conjunction with the therapist’s recommendations.
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It's also important to know that drinking alcohol won't help you maintain an erection. In fact, excessive alcohol use can be a cause of erectile dysfunction.
Discussing ED with your family doctor or urologist may be uncomfortable, but it is important to do so. Together you can discuss which treatment is right for you.
You have a question that many men are concerned about. You go online to research the question: do I have erectile dysfunction?
Increased consumption of long-chain fats, which are found in most fish, was associated with lower levels of blood vessel inflammation (Lopez-Garcia & Hu, 2004). Blood flow into the penis and surrounding tissue can be improved by reducing inflammation in small blood vessels.
A closer look at the relationship between hypertension and ED, including how certain blood pressure medications may affect your symptoms.
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Other tests, if indicated, are normally arranged by the urology specialist clinic and will be discussed with you.
Lifestyle choices can contribute to ED. Smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use disorder can damage the blood vessels and reduce blood flow to your penis. Being overweight and getting too little exercise also raise your odds. Studies show that men who exercise regularly have a lower risk of ED.
The good news is that the medically reviewed research suggests physical activity with a moderate to high intensity completed for 40 minutes, four times a week can result in a significant improvement of ED symptoms, as well as preventing cardiovascular disease.
Exercise is good for the circulatory system. It keeps blood flowing smoothly throughout the body.
Erection problems can affect men at any age, but are more common as you get older. Physical causes are more common in older men. Emotional causes are more common in younger men.