Erectile dysfunction can prove stressful and negatively affect your self-confidence. If you are having problems getting or keeping an erection, erectile dysfunction could be the cause.
For the expert treatment of your symptoms and to improve your overall sexual health, set up an appointment at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., which has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York. Call the office to set up your appointment or use the online booking tool.
Sexual arousal in males is a complicated process that involves the brain, various hormones, nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. Stress and mental health concerns can also cause or worsen the effects of erectile dysfunction.
When a man cannot achieve or sustain an erection to complete any sexual activity, he likely is suffering from ED, which affects roughly 50% of men aged 40 and over.
Many men experience more than one potential cause when they are diagnosed with ED. But some of the possible reasons could be:
Also, high blood pressure can cause trouble with erections related to atherosclerosis or from low levels of nitric oxide production from the arteries in the penis.
Treatment options range from lifestyle changes to medication to surgery. The first step in determining your best treatment option is to speak with your doctor at length and find out what is causing the issue.
Medication therapy in the form of oral prescriptions is the most common way to boost the quality of a man’s erection when he suffers from ED. Other options include:
Often, simple lifestyle changes — such as weight loss, drinking less alcohol, or quitting smoking — will lessen the effects of ED. Alternatively, if a medication is causing your ED, your doctor might lower your dose or try a different prescription.
In more severe cases, your doctor might suggest using a penile implant (prosthesis). This surgery improves blood flow and reduces blood leakage from the penis and surrounding structures.
If you think you might have erectile dysfunction, don’t hesitate to call Vantage Medical Associates to schedule an appointment. You can also use the online scheduler to book an appointment.