Erectile Dysfunction is a difficulty for 15 to 30 million American men,  but they may not have contend with this dysfunction today.  The impulse for an erection involves several functions and organs, such as, adequate male sex hormone testosterone levels and adequate vascular tissue in the penis, not to mention the stimulating effect on your nervous system and brain during intimacy and more. With an inability to achieve and/or maintain an erect penis for sex, quality of life may be diminished for many men. The good news is that many men may be successfully treated for Erectile Dysfunction to experience a new lease on life. The trick seems to be in making certain to complete treatment to enjoy the benefits of a healthy sex life.

According to study results presented at the 2013 Annual A.U.A Scientific Meeting, Erectile Dysfunction therapies are shown to be highly effective and enhance quality of life. However, 75% of men that participated in the study did not pursue treatment. The study focused on bringing together researchers from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL and Northshore University Health System, Evanston, IL. The goal was to determine how frequently medical therapies were used to treat the condition for 6.2 million men with Erectile Dysfunction and determine results from treatment.

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
There are many types of safe and effective treatments available for Erectile Dysfunction. Your Primary Care Physician or Urologist may be involved on your care for Erectile Dysfunction to present options that relate to their practice focus.  Your Primary Care Physician may refer you to a Urologist or other medical specialty providers to diagnose and treat Erectile Dysfunction.

Often, oral medications provide a meaningful solution for Erectile Dysfunction. This may include a prescription for a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5i)- quite common, injection or urethral prostaglandins or androgen replacement (ART)- less common. According to the above mentioned study results, far more men treat Erectile Dysfunction for low testosterone levels when compared to those who have Erectile Dysfunction due to Prostate Cancer. Still, men who have Erectile Dysfunction due to most any cause may have a treatment option available to them. More invasive treatment may be surgical treatment, such as a penal implant. The options for Erectile Dysfunction have come  along way in recent years. As  men who have Erectile Dysfunction proceed with treatment, the opportunity for an enhanced quality of life may be achieved.

It is important to recognize that all information contained on this website cannot be considered to be specific medical diagnosis, medical treatment, or medical advice. As always, you should consult with a physician regarding any medical condition.