what are the treatment of erectile dysfunction

by Dr. Easton Kuvalis I Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

ED Treatments

Oral drugs or pills known as phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors are most often prescribed in the U.S. for ED (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Stendra) Testosterone Therapy (when low testosterone is detected in blood testing) Penile Injections (ICI, intracavernosal Alprostadil)

Medication

How do doctors treat erectile dysfunction? Change your medicines. If a medicine you need for another health condition is causing ED, your doctor may suggest a different dose or different medicine. Never stop taking a medicine without speaking with your doctor first. Read about which medicines make it more likely that you’ll develop ED.

Procedures

A penile prosthesis or implant is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction. Penile implant surgeries take about an hour and are typically done in an outpatient center. ED Surgery

Therapy

There is often a viable alternative that will still be effective in its purpose without causing erectile dysfunction on the side. Vacuum Devices (Penis Pumps) There is a negative stigma associated with penis pumps, but they can be effective in treating erectile dysfunction. Penis pumps are hollow tubes that can be either hand or battery powered. The hollow tube is placed over the …

Self-care

Silva AB, et al. Physical activity and exercise for erectile dysfunction: Systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017; doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-096418. Allen MS. Physical activity as an adjunct treatment for erectile dysfunction. Nature Reviews Urology. 2019; doi:10.1038/s41585-019-0210-6.

Nutrition

Most ED medications take about 15-45 minutes on average to work. Sildenafil takes between 30 minutes and an hour to work, and it works for between …

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Drugs used to treat Erectile Dysfunction. The following list of medications are in some way ...

What is a good treatment for erectile dysfunction?

Treatment

Sildenafil (Viagra)
Tadalafil (Adcirca, Cialis)
Vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn)
Avanafil (Stendra)

Nov 18, 2020

What is the first treatment for erectile dysfunction?

In 1998, Pfizer (New York, NY) introduced the first effective Food and Drug Administration–approved oral treatment for ED, sildenafil (Viagra; Frumkin, 1944; Payne, 2004). Today, sildenafil and other phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors are the first-line treatment for ED (Satyanarayana & Vickers, 2002).Jul 23, 2015

What is the main cause of erectile dysfunction?

In the past, erectile dysfunction was commonly believed to be caused by psychological problems. It is now known that, for most men, erectile dysfunction is caused by physical problems, usually related to the blood supply of the penis. Many advances have occurred in both diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction.

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