Today nearly every man who has ED can be helped
The first step in getting treatment for ED is for you to discuss the situation with a prosthetic urologist. This is a specialist with experience in all forms of treatment for ED, including penile implants.
He or she will provide a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of ED, starting with a careful medical history. This is generally followed by a physical exam which may include assessment of your vascular system, thyroid gland, nervous system, prostate and genitals.
There are many ED treatment options to choose from. Depending on the cause and nature of the problem, your physician may recommend the following courses of treatment:
- Penile Implants - When drug treatments, injections and other non-surgical therapies are not successful in resolving ED, and psychological causes are not suspected, a penile implant may be a permanent, satisfying solution.
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- Injection Therapy - Uses a needle to inject medication directly into the base of the penis that allows blood to flow into the penis, creating an erection.
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- Transurethral Therapy (Suppositories) - Causes blood vessels to relax so the penis fills with blood and becomes erect.
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- Vacuum Pumps - Mechanically enhance the flow of blood into the penis.
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- Oral Medications - May improve blood flow to the penis by working directly on the blood vessels.
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- Lifestyle and Medication Changes - ED may be resolved by quitting smoking, changing prescription medications for other conditions or by addressing underlying lifestyle issues.
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- Counseling - Consultation with a qualified psychologist, psychiatrist, sex therapist or marriage counselor.
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