Common Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction and its Treatments

Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction

• Difficulties in getting an erection when you want to have sex: Erectile Dysfunction is generally characterized by a persistent inability to achieve sufficient rigidity to support sexual penetration. If this happens each time you want to have sex, it might be an indicator of Erectile Dysfunction.
• Weak erection or difficulties sustaining the erection: Depending on the individual, some Erectile Dysfunction patients may be able to achieve an erection but experience challenges in maintaining a solid erection long enough to have decent sex. This might be in the form of an erection that is too weak for sex, and it is also an early symptom of Erectile Dysfunction.
• Change in the angle of erection: The Healthy angle of erection should be about 100 to 120 degrees, and a change in the angle can be an early flag of erectile dysfunction, among other things. The angle of erection can be altered by several factors, including age and diseases.
• A drastically reduced libido and inability to get an erection at all are also considered symptoms of erectile dysfunction.

Seeking Medical Attention

Treatments of Erectile Dysfunction

• Lifestyle Changes: According to research, erectile dysfunction may be reversible by making drastic lifestyle changes. This can be achieved by identifying and removing harmful lifestyle habits that might have been responsible for the condition in the first place. By eliminating habits such as smoking and alcohol intake, and replacing them with healthy lifestyle habits such as regular exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, and adequate sleep, patients can achieve a better sex life and rid themselves of Erectile Dysfunction.Another benefit of this approach is that it might prove useful in combating complementary health issues like heart disease and obesity, achieving better overall health all at once.
• Medications: Several medications have proven effective in treating erectile dysfunction. These medications can be categorized broadly into Vasodilators and Hormones. Vasodilators operate by widening blood vessels to aid blood flow to the penis. Hence, enabling the patient to achieve an erection. Stendra, Cialis, Levitra, Viagra, Staxyn, and Alprostadil are some examples of well-known vasodilator medications for Erectile Dysfunction.
• Vascular Reconstructive Surgery: In this treatment, the arteries in the patient’s penis are reconstructed by surgery to improve blood flow to the penis. During the operation, blocked arteries are improvised by introducing better arteries removed from other parts of the body. The procedure is often avoided owing to the difficulty and cost of successfully conducting the surgery.
• Vacuum Erection Pump: the vacuum pump is another effective yet noninvasive method of addressing impotence on demand. The technique involves the use of a pump device which consists of a plastic tube and a pump. To use the device, the tube fits directly over the penis, and the pump which is either powered by a battery or operated manually draws air out of the cylinder. This draws blood into the penis, inducing an erection. A constriction band can be used to maintain the erection for up to 30 minutes while the intercourse lasts
• Penile Implants: Penile implants or penile prosthesis is the last resort in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. The procedure is only considered if the underlying cause of the condition has no chance of natural recovery, and other methods have been tried out but proven ineffective. The procedure involves surgically implanting two (2) connected cylinders of malleable or inflatable composition. The patient can easily inflate or deflate the cylinders manually when erection is desired. Penile implant surgery takes about an hour and cannot be administered on patients that might not make it through that duration of operation for any reason.

Future of Erectile Dysfunction Treatment