Erectile dysfunction treatment
Еrectile dysfunction (ED) - is inability to achieve or maintain erection sufficient enough for satisfactory sexual activity. The treatment is aimed at recovering normal erection and providing better quality of male sexual activity.
ED could be caused by both physical and psychological factors, including cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes, hormonal disorders, stress and depression. As a man ages, the risk of ED development increases, however, this also may be experienced by young men.
Erectile dysfunction treatment always starts with diagnosis. In accordance with the results of which, treatment methods might be prescribed. The most popular one is drug therapy, but if it doesn’t work, physiotherapeutic methods, injectables or surgical intervention might be applied.
Urologist and andrologist consultation. General blood test, hormonal profile (testosterone level, prevention, LH, FSH) - the tests are to be passed between 9 and 11 AM. Dopplerography of penile vessels in order to estimate blood flow (as indicated). In some cases - nocturnal penile tumescence (monitoring of spontaneous erections during sleep).
First step in treatment is prescription of drug therapy, medicaments, which boost the blood supply to the penis. If drug therapy turns out to be ineffective, intracavernous injections might be applied. This means injecting drugs that ensure immediate improvement of blood flow and helps to achieve erection. Device-based therapies such as vacuum erectors or shockwave therapy might be recommended to some patients.
Doppler imaging devices in order to estimate blood flow in penile vessels. Medical equipment to carry out injection therapy. Physiotherapeutic laser therapy, vacuum erectors and other methods.
Medical state might be improved in a couple of weeks after drug treatment and physiotherapy. It’s important to follow all the doctor’s recommendations, take all the medicine prescribed and visit a urologist to control the state on a regular basis.
Benefits
Individual approach
The treatment is selected taking into account the characteristics of the patient.
High efficiency
Most patients report a significant improvement in the quality of sexual life after starting treatment.
Minimal injury
Modern methods of treatment allow you to restore an erection with minimal intervention.
Complex impact
The use of various therapies to achieve the best result.
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