Cures for Erectile Dysfunction

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Pharmeceutical-Medical )



Erectile dysfunction, commonly known as impotence, is man’s recurring inability to achieve or keep an erection for sexual intercourse. Erectile problem is common in men over 40 years old. Diabetes and diseases affecting blood supply also cause erectile problems. Luckily, this condition is relatively easy to treat as cures for erectile dysfunction is now readily available.

Lifestyle changes

Many of us are unaware that our lifestyle could cause erectile dysfunction. Physical inactivity, smoking, taking recreational drugs, and too much alcohol intake can affect erection. Psychological problems such as stress, anxiety and guilt could also exacerbate the situation. Thus, simple lifestyle changes could help treat the problem. Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption are effective ways to allay erectile difficulties. Regular moderate exercise, balanced diet, and a stress-free work and home environment are also cures for erectile dysfunction. Improvement of your lifestyle could also help stop any further erectile deterioration brought about by underlying medical problems.

Medicines

You can take phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors, helped by sexual foreplay to jumpstart the arousal process, as erectile dysfunction medication. However, you need to consult a doctor before taking such drugs because they have contraindications and are not suitable for everybody. You may also experience minor side-effects, including nausea, headaches, a stuffy nose and indigestion, from taking such prescription-only medication.

Medicines such as alprostadil may either be inserted, in pellet form, into the head of the penis or injected into the side of the penis to help remedy erectile dysfunction.

Alternative Treatment

You can privately buy external vacuum pump devices in hospitals or impotence clinics as substitute cures for erectile dysfunction. Constriction rings that confine blood in the penis can also be used to treat impotence if there are no blood flow problems in the penis. You can also opt to have a surgery to fix blocked blood supply to the penis or to have a penis implant.


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