As described above, there are many risk factors and causes for ED. Therefore, our team investigates the potential causes for each patient thoroughly and independently to ensure the best possible outcome. Our work up for ED may include:
Several treatment options are available to help ED. Sometimes, resolving underlying medical conditions will also improve your ED symptoms.
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The successful treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence) has been demonstrated to improve couple intimacy, improve sexual satisfaction, improve male self-esteem, and overall quality of life. In some men, it may also relieve symptoms of depression.
men taking erythromycin or ketoconazole should not take more than 5 mg of vardenafil in a 24-hour period;men taking high doses of ketoconazole (Nizoral) should not take more than 2.5 mg of vardenafil in a 24-hour period;men with moderately severe liver disease also should not take more than a 5 mg dose of vardenafil in a 24-hour period;men taking the protease inhibitor (for the treatment of HIV/AIDS) indinavir (Crixivan) should not take more than 2.5 mg of vardenafil in a 24-hour period; andmen taking another protease inhibitor ritonavir (Norvir), erythromycin, or ketoconazole, should not take more than 2.5 mg of vardenafil every 72 hours.
Can be part of a combination therapy plan if properly supervisedPellet must be inserted directly into penis through urethral opening
Once the endothelium or smooth muscle becomes damaged, the penis may not function normally, even with adequate blood flow. Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) is also more likely to develop. Plaque builds up on the artery walls, which can slow down or completely block blood flow.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is most often characterized by the inability to achieve and/or maintain a reliable, firm, prolonged erection that is adequate for sexual activity. For some men, problems with erections are isolated or situational, while others experience chronic ED due to an underlying condition or mechanical abnormality. Oftentimes, ED is multifactorial, meaning there is more than one factor contributing to the patient’s symptoms. Some of the most common erectile dysfunction risk factors and causes include: Hormone imbalance/low testosterone Andropause Age Poor circulation Heart disease Obesity Certain medications Drug/alcohol use Psychological factors Stress/anxiety Trauma Previous surgery/prostate surgery
Link between oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction and ED. CVD, cardiovascular disease; ED, erectile dysfunction.
ED is more than a quality of life issue; numerous studies have indicated that men with ED are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and even dying form cardiac disease.
If you do Kegels every day you will surely see some positive after-effects on ED issues. There are also some mistakes that need to be avoided while performing kegel exercises.
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There have been rare reports of priapism (prolonged and painful erections lasting more than six hours) with the use of PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil. Patients with blood cell diseases such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia, and multiple myeloma have higher than normal risks of developing priapism. Untreated priapism can cause injury to the penis and lead to permanent impotence. Therefore, if your erection lasts four hours, you should seek emergency medical care.
Since then, it's been discovered that men can benefit from these exercises to improve erectile function, and they are now recommended by a range of medical associations and experts for people developing ED.
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The third and final exercise which may be of benefit if you have erectile dysfunction is pelvic floor exercise (Kegels).