Erectile Dysfunction – The Cause, The Cure

Just What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

It is the inability or failure to achieve a penile erection to allow for satisfactory sexual intercourse

What are the causes?

• Aging
• Medical conditions that impair the vascular system
• Neurologic
• Psychogenic
• Hormonal

Risk Factors

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Chronic alcohol abuse
• Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol)
• Athersclerosis (narrowing of arteries)

 

Treatment

• Vacuum erection device
• Oral Medications-
• Injections
• Intraurethral Inserts
• Psychotherapy
• Surgery

Next Week we will cover the medications and side effects.