Oral drugs such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, or StendraTestosterone therapyPenis injectionsVacuum erection pumpsIntraurethral medicationPenile implants such as semi-rigid implants or inflatable implantsSurgery to repair artery damage after trauma to the penis
Atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries)DiabetesHigh blood pressureSmokingUrological problemsPeyronie’s diseasePelvic traumaPelvic floor dysfunctionIncontinence
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These are not common tests for initial diagnosis of ED and are only necessary if your doctor needs additional information to assess your personal situation.
Pills you take by mouth, such as sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn), avanafil (Stendra), and tadalafil (Adcirca, Cialis). They work only when you are sexually aroused. They usually start to work in 15 to 45 minutes.Medicine inserted into the urethra or injected into the penis to improve blood flow. Very small needles are used and do not cause pain.Surgery to place implants in the penis. The implants may be inflatable or semi-rigid.A vacuum device. This is used to pull blood into the penis. A special rubber band is then used to keep the erection during intercourse.Testosterone replacement if your testosterone level is low. This comes in skin patches, gel, or injections into the muscle.
Speedy, gentle, and enduring treatment is the ideal help for any problem. Physical activity can help you restore your sexual wellness.
Because flavonoids improve circulation, foods high in this nutrient may increase blood flow into the penis. Flavonoids are naturally occurring antioxidants.
If nothing else works (or if these other options don't fit into the patient's lifestyle), there is always a penile implant. A penile implant (or Inflatable Penile Prosthesis – IPP, as most urologists call it) is a hydraulic device that gets implanted into the penis and replaces the erectile tissue with two cylinders. There is a little pump that gets placed into the scrotum, next to the testicles (not into the testicles) to inflate and deflate the device.
When resistance training was combined with aerobic exercise in a series of trials, men who responded positively to the physical exercise regimen experienced a 15% improvement in erectile function.
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Chris Myers, study co-author, explained weak pelvic floor muscles 'may directly impact erectile strength and the ejaculatory process'.
American Urological Association website. What is erectile dysfunction? www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/erectile-dysfunction(ed). Updated June 2018. Accessed October 15, 2019.
Because PDE-5 medications sometimes cause significant problems for men, researchers continue to develop new methods for helping men overcome ED.
Your doctor may make suggestions to improve your overall health, including the health of your heart and circulatory system. Increasing your amount of exercise, eating well, and ensuring that you get sufficient vitamins and minerals can help with this overall wellbeing. Another recommendation may be reducing or eliminating your use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol. Your doctor may also recommend losing weight.
Be ready to answer certain questions that will help the urologist know the cause of your erectile dysfunction (ED), such as: If you suffer from any other health issues If you are taking medications for any illness If you are into using recreational drugs If you smoke Your alcohol intake per day If you have any history of surgery or other treatments targeted at the pelvic area If you have any problems with urination Your stress levels Your mental health status Your relationship with your partner
Aetna considers Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease medically necessary when the following criteria are met: The member has stable Peyronie’s disease without clinical changes (e.g., worsening curvature) for at least three months; and The member has a palpable plaque and curvature deformity of at least 30 degrees and less than 90 degrees prior to initiating Xiaflex therapy; and The member has intact erectile function (with or without medication); and The member is 18 years of age or older; and The member will receive a maximum of one treatment course with a maximum of 8 injections total, including any injections the member has received for any previous treatment.
Aetna considers surgical correction of Peyronie’s disease (e.g., plaque excisions and venous graft patching, tunica plication, Nesbit tuck procedure) medically necessary for the treatment of members with Peyronie's disease for 12 or more months with significant morbidity who have failed conservative medical treatment. Surgical correction of Peyronie's disease is considered experimental and investigational when criteria are not met.