Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction With Personalized Solutions At YA Medical
Erectile dysfunction (ED) can affect men of all ages, with the likelihood increasing as men age. Understanding the causes, from decreased blood flow to nerve damage, is crucial.
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What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a medical condition characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. It can result from various factors, including physical, psychological, or a combination of both. Common causes include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hormonal imbalances, nerve damage, certain medications, stress, and anxiety. ED can also be an early indicator of underlying health issues, particularly those related to blood vessel health, and may require comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment.
What Are The Types Of Erectile Dysfunction?
Vascular Erectile Dysfunction
Vascular ED is the most common type of ED. This is when the blood vessels to the tissues in your penis are not functioning correctly.
Neurogenic Erectile Dysfunction
Neurogenic ED occurs as a result of nerve problems. This means that the nerve problems prevent signals from traveling from your brain to your penis to create an erection.
Hormonal Erectile Dysfunction
Hormonal ED refers to ED that happens as a result of testosterone deficiency. This means that you might be facing low testosterone levels or, in some cases, thyroid issues.
Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction
Psychogenic ED involves psychological conditions (conditions that affect your thoughts, feelings or behavior) that can cause ED.
What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?
- Diabetes and diabetes-related neuropathy.
- High blood pressure (hypertension).
- High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia).
- Chronic kidney disease.
- Low testosterone (testosterone deficiency).
- Stroke.
- Epilepsy.
What Is The Best Way To Treat Erectile Dysfunction?
Treatment for ED varies, with common options including PDE type-5 inhibitors like Viagra®, Levitra®, Cialis®, and Stendra®, which improve blood flow to the penis. Other treatments include testosterone therapy, vacuum erection devices, penile injections, intra-urethral treatments, and surgical implants.
Consult with our medical providers to explore the best treatment for your ED. Regain confidence and enhance your sexual health today!
Can ED Be Prevented?
Specific lifestyle changes can help lower the risk of developing erectile dysfunction, this includes:
- Reducing your cholesterol.
- Maintaining a healthy weight for you.
- Getting high-quality sleep.
- Eating healthy foods with low saturated fats, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- Stopping smoking.
- Reducing or stopping drinking.
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