Performance anxiety. People with depression tend to think more negatively and may feel less confident. A depressed man might think, “I don’t have what it takes to please my partner” and then have erection difficulties.
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Collagenase clostridium histolyticum is available as Xiaflex for intralesional injection as single-use glass vials containing 0.9 mg of collagenase clostridium histolyticum as a sterile, lyophilized powder for reconstitution. Sterile diluent for reconstitution is provided in the package in a single-use glass vial containing 3 mL of 0.3 mg/mL calcium chloride dihydrate in 0.9% sodium chloride.
If you develop any side effects, including erectile dysfunction, after taking certain medications, consult your doctor. Do not stop taking the medications unless your doctor tells you to do so. SLIDESHOW Sex-Drive Killers: The Causes of Low Libido See Slideshow Medscape: "Erectile Dysfunction." https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/444220-overview
Psychotherapy can be beneficial for men with erectile dysfunction even when erectile dysfunction has a known physical cause. The therapist can instruct the man and his partner in techniques to reduce performance anxiety and improve intimacy. Therapy can also help couples adjust to the use of vacuum devices and implants. Erectile Dysfunction Treatment: Alternative Therapies
It’s important to answer these questions openly and honestly, so your doctor can accurately assess your condition in order to recommend effective treatment.
Erectile dysfunction itself may be treated with both medical and non-medical treatments.
ED can be embarrassing to talk about. However, if it is affecting your relationship, you need to discuss it. Find tips for talking to your partner and getting successful treatment.
Erectile dysfunction is a potential complication following prostate cancer treatments. The nerves that control an erection lie very close to the prostate and may be injured during treatment. However, some men may regain their previous level of erectile function with nerve-sparing procedures. But it may take up to a year while some men may never recover their ability to have a natural erection.
If you have a blockage of one of the larger arteries supplying the area of the pelvis or penis then microsurgical reconstruction of the arteries or anangioplasty to re-establish erections may be indicated. The blockage in these situations normally follows traumatic injuries to the pelvis.
If your urologist suspects a particular medication to be the root cause of your erectile dysfunction (ED), they may offer an alternative drug. However, do not stop taking medications without their advice.
The NPT test is not used often and is not a routine way to evaluate erectile function. It might be used for hard-to-diagnose cases, for young patients, or in legal cases. But otherwise, its use is rare.
The causes of primary premature ejaculation are often psychological, such as having a traumatic sexual experience at an early age.
If you have a neurological disorder or spinal cord injury and other erectile dysfunction treatments aren’t effective, two types of surgical implants could offer solutions to your ED. “An implantable pump can be used to manually create an erection by pumping fluid into cylinders placed inside the penis,” explains Feloney. “The other option is a malleable prosthesis that works like a gooseneck lamp to direct the penis into position for intercourse." Risks for these ED treatments include infection and mechanical breakdown.
A duplex ultrasound is a diagnostic technique that uses painless, high frequency sound waves to measure blood flow in structures such as the penis.The procedure itself is painless. It is usually performed before and after injection of a smooth muscle relaxing medication into the penis, which should significantly increase the diameter of the penile arteries.A duplex ultrasound is most useful in evaluating possible penile arterial disorders. Further studies of the venous drainage system as well as arterial imaging are usually recommended if vascular reconstructive surgery is anticipated.
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