On the question of the treatment of erectile dysfunction, few men can answer something intelligible. And for many, this term is not familiar at all. The disease that is hidden under it is popularly called impotence. In the minds of the majority, it is incurable and is a sentence. This was the case before. Fortunately, now doctors have a lot to answer regarding the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Methods began to be used more effective, modern. So it’s too early to give up on yourself. Before you figure out how to treat, you need to know why the disease arose.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
- Psychogenic. Problems may arise due to family conflicts, depression, psychosis, chronic neurosis, fear of failure, various mental disorders.
- Neurogenic. Treatment of erectile dysfunction in men may be necessary due to the presence of multiple sclerosis, brain injuries (brain and spinal cord), surgical interventions in this area. Neuropathies also lead to impotence (against the background of diabetes, narcotic, alcoholic). Osteochondrosis may also be the cause if it affects the lumbosacral spine.
- Endocrine. Erectile dysfunction often occurs against the background of diabetes mellitus, impaired secretory function of the pituitary gland, testosterone production in the testes, adrenal dysfunction, and thyroid gland.
- Vascular Hypertension, atherosclerosis, and so on also lead to problems.
- Injuries can also cause impotence, as can diseases of the pelvic organs.
When the diagnosis is made and the cause of the problems is clarified, something more specific can be said about the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Only a specialist can make appointments.
Methods of treating erectile dysfunction require detailed consideration.
Surgical methods
These include operations performed on the vessels of the penis, as well as endofalloprosthetics. Usually, surgery is performed as part of the final stage of the entire course of treatment. It is needed if other methods have not helped and turned out to be ineffective. Operations can only be done as directed by a specialist.
Medical methods
There may be several options.
- Firstly, it is taking tablets. Their effectiveness now ranges from 10 to 75 percent. Typically, these drugs are taken for a single stimulation of an erection. They can help with psychogenic disorders. Fans of the drug "Viagra" will be useful to know that taking it is allowed only after a full examination of the body.
- Secondly, a special tool can be injected into the urethra right before sexual intercourse. This technique is not very popular, as it has many side effects, and the cost of its implementation is high. In addition, the use of a condom in this case will be mandatory.
- Thirdly, you can always turn to intracavernous injections. Regarding the treatment of erectile dysfunction, doctors around the world recommend this particular method. It is necessary to introduce a vasoactive drug into the cavernous bodies of the penis . The result is a persistent reaction that can be controlled.
Thus, if you have
problems with potency, stop torturing yourself, just consult a doctor. Thousands of men suffer from a disease such as erectile dysfunction and can be cured.