Caffeine and nicotine both narrow blood vessels, reducing blood flow into the penis and increasing the risk of E.D. when it is secondary to vascular problems. Several studies have found that smoking is the leading modifiable cause of E.D., particularly in younger men.
As mentioned before, the recovery time for erections after surgery can be up to 2 years. If a man does not have an erection during this time period, the tissues in his penis may weaken. Once this happens, he will not be able to get an erection naturally. Some experts and doctors recommend different methods to promote erections starting within weeks or months after surgery to help some men recover sexual function. You may hear this called penile rehabilitation, or erectile rehabilitation.
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- Simple sexercises that you can do even in public to enhance your sexual performance.
While erectile dysfunction can occur at any age, the risk of developing erectile dysfunction increases with age.
As with surgery, the older you are, the more likely it is you will have problems with erections. And men with heart or blood vessel disease, diabetes, or who have smoked heavily seem to be at greater risk for erection problems. This is because their arteries may already be damaged before radiation treatment. Doctors are looking at whether early penile rehabilitation could help after radiation therapy, too. (Penile rehabilitation is discussed above, in the surgery section.)
Lab tests can help diagnose ED. Blood cell counts, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, and liver tests can reveal medical conditions that play a role in ED.
High blood pressure can damage blood vessels, and this damage may lead to cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of erectile dysfunction.
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Turkish Journal of Urology: “Prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men over 40 years of age in Turkey: Results from the Turkish Society of Andrology Male Sexual Health Study Group.”
The primary cause of the problem is considered to be a psychological problem. Any person suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, fear may find it hard to enjoy intimate moments. In some cases, smoking, drugs have also been considered a common cause of erectile Dysfunction.
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Quit smoking.Cut back on alcohol (no more than 2 drinks per day).DO NOT use illegal drugs.Get plenty of sleep and take time to relax.Stay at a healthy weight for your height.Exercise and eat a healthy diet to keep good blood circulation.If you have diabetes, keep blood sugar well-controlled.Talk openly with your partner about your relationship and sex life. Seek counseling if you and your partner have trouble communicating. References
Medicine such as sildenafil (sold as Viagra) is also often used by doctors to treat erectile dysfunction. It's also available from pharmacies.
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Energy wave therapy is a safe and effective treatment. Gentle high frequency, low-intensity sound waves are delivered to the penile tissue through a special treatment wand to stimulate the erectile tissue and improve blood flow in the penis so men can achieve natural, spontaneous erections. The application of energy waves triggers revascularization, a process in which new blood vessels form. The formation of new blood vessels, coupled with the restoration of blood flow in the penis, help restore erectile function in men with ED.
While its true medications can help improve blood flow and hormone levels, dietary changes and simple exercises can also help improve erectile function by supporting overall cardiovascular health. That being said, your first step should be to contact your doctor in order to determine the cause of your E.D. symptoms. In some men, E.D. is an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease.