{"id":2578,"date":"2020-12-29T06:40:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T12:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/?p=2578"},"modified":"2024-01-25T01:24:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T06:54:07","slug":"common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Erectile Dysfunction treatment &#8211; Common Forms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Erectile-Dysfunction-Treament.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Erectile Dysfunction Treatment\" class=\"wp-image-2614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Erectile-Dysfunction-Treament-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#2_ways_of_managing_Erectile_Dysfunction_treatment_through_Pathophysiology\" >2 ways of managing Erectile Dysfunction treatment through Pathophysiology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Erectile_Dysfunction_Diagnosis\" >Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Steps_to_Diagnose_Erectile_Dysfunction\" >Steps to Diagnose Erectile\nDysfunction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#4_ways_to_treat_Erectile_Dysfunction\" >4 ways to treat Erectile Dysfunction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Detecting_Erectile_Dysfunction_and_Underlying_Treatment\" >Detecting Erectile Dysfunction and Underlying Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Other_Erectile_Dysfunction_Workup_Methods\" >Other Erectile Dysfunction Workup\nMethods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Penile_Nerves_Function\" >Penile Nerves Function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Nocturnal_penile_tumescence\" >Nocturnal penile tumescence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Penile_biothesiometry\" >Penile biothesiometry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#The_other_techniques_are\" >The other techniques are&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Medications_for_treating_Erectile_Dysfunction\" >Medications for treating Erectile Dysfunction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/blog\/common-erectile-dysfunction-treatments\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_most_common_clinical_Erectile_Dysfunction_treatments\"><\/span><strong>The most common clinical Erectile Dysfunction treatments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clinical insertion of Prostaglandin pellets in the urethra<\/li><li>Smooth-muscle relaxants injected into the penis<\/li><li>The most common and popularly practiced methods worldwide include Penile implants &amp; Penis pumps<\/li><li>Vascular reconstructive surgery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_mentioned_a_few_of_the_erectile_dysfunction_treatment_characteristics\"><\/span><strong>We have mentioned a few of the erectile dysfunction treatment characteristics.<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Treatable clinically by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/\">Best Sexologist<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Can be self-diagnosed<\/li><li>Seldom required lab tests and imaging<\/li><li>Characterized as a chronic ailment or disorder lasting for years and sometimes, lifelong<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_ways_of_managing_Erectile_Dysfunction_treatment_through_Pathophysiology\"><\/span><strong>2 ways of managing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/erectile-dysfunction-treatment\">Erectile Dysfunction treatment<\/a> through Pathophysiology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Doctors touch the penile shaft to use and measure the Reflex Erection<\/li><li>Psychogenic Erection triggered by erotic or emotional stimulation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Erectile_Dysfunction_Diagnosis\"><\/span>Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Diagnose_Erectile_Dysfunction\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Diagnose Erectile\nDysfunction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Based on the patient\u2019s symptoms history,<\/li><li>Physical and laboratory investigations to rule out hypogonadism and prolactinoma<\/li><li>Segregate Psychological and Physiological ED<\/li><li>Patients suffering from occasional full erections in the night when they are asleep, known as nocturnal penile tumescence, but hardly any during the day when awake.<\/li><li>Conditions affecting the penile erection include diabetes mellitus (cause of neuropathy), weak lifestyle, dietary habits, Obesity<\/li><li>Diagnosis of cardiovascular ailments because of smoking, alcohol, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and groin hernia<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_ways_to_treat_Erectile_Dysfunction\"><\/span><strong>4 ways to treat Erectile Dysfunction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Treating the underlying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/erectile-dysfunction-causes\">causes of ED<\/a><\/li><li>Positive changes in lifestyle<\/li><li>Effective counseling treatment of psychological problems<\/li><li>Safe FDA\/Medical association-approved medication and drugs<\/li><li>PDE5 inhibitors sildenafil works by dilating the blood vessels to cause increased blood flow through the spongy erectile Tissues of the Penis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detecting_Erectile_Dysfunction_and_Underlying_Treatment\"><\/span><strong>Detecting Erectile Dysfunction and Underlying Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ultrasonography &#8211; using Penile Ultrasonography with Doppler<\/li><li>Doctors induce erection by injecting prostaglandin E1 in10\u201320 \u00b5g<\/li><li>The approved medication Phentolamine with a dose of 2 mg&nbsp;<\/li><li>For better results, specialists use Visual and tactile stimulation<\/li><li>Doctors recommend oral sildenafil administration instead of injectable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Erectile_Dysfunction_Workup_Methods\"><\/span><strong>Other Erectile Dysfunction Workup\nMethods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the clinical methods for the diagnosis of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draroras.com\/erectile-dysfunction\"><strong>Erectile Dysfunction<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penile_Nerves_Function\"><\/span><strong>Penile Nerves Function<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To test the sensation in the penis, physicians use bulbocavernosus reflex tests. Ed Doctors squeeze the glans, the head of the penis, and if the anus contracts, Sexologists will infer that the nerve in the penis functioning normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nocturnal_penile_tumescence\"><\/span><strong>Nocturnal penile tumescence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NPT shows having 5-6 erections in the\nnight during normal sleep, especially during rapid eye movement (REM). NPT\nnon-occurrence may show not enough blood flow not reaching the penis or some\nnerve anomalies. Snap gauge and strain gauge are the two-step method used by\nSexologists. These tests help measure the penile rigidity changes and\ncircumference during nocturnal penile erection. However, not having nocturnal\nerections does not show erectile dysfunction either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penile_biothesiometry\"><\/span><strong>Penile biothesiometry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This technique is the application of\nElectromagnetic vibration to measure the glans and Penis shaft sensitivity and\nnerve function in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_other_techniques_are\"><\/span><strong>The other techniques are&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dynamic infusion cavernosometry (DICC)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Corpus cavernosometry<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>MRA is like magnetic resonance\nimaging. This way the doctor can gather information about the amount of blood\nsupply and other vascular anomalies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medications_for_treating_Erectile_Dysfunction\"><\/span><strong>Medications for treating Erectile Dysfunction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The prescription drugs, such as PDE5 inhibitors sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis) are administered via the mouth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q. What is erectile dysfunction (ED)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erectile dysfunction, often abbreviated as ED, is a medical condition characterized by the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. It can be a temporary or chronic issue and is relatively common, especially among older men.<br><br><strong>Q. What are the common forms of treatment for erectile dysfunction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several prevalent methods of treating ED, including lifestyle modifications, medication, therapy, and medical devices. The choice of treatment depends on the underlying cause and individual preferences.<br><br><strong>Q. What lifestyle changes can help with ED?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifestyle changes may encompass maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, managing weight, reducing stress, limiting alcohol intake, quitting smoking, and ensuring adequate sleep. These adjustments can improve overall health and contribute to better erectile function.<br><br><strong>Q. Are there medications available for treating ED?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, several medications, such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra), are commonly prescribed to address ED. These drugs belong to a class known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors and function by enhancing blood flow to the penis, facilitating an erection.<br><br><strong>Q. Do these medications have side effects?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, PDE5 inhibitors can be associated with side effects, which may include headaches, facial flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, and occasional visual disturbances. It is crucial to discuss potential side effects with your healthcare provider.<br><br><strong>Q. Is psychotherapy or counseling effective for ED treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or couples therapy, can prove effective in addressing ED, especially when psychological factors contribute to the condition, such as anxiety or relationship issues.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most common clinical Erectile Dysfunction treatments Clinical insertion of Prostaglandin pellets in the urethra Smooth-muscle relaxants injected into the penis The most common and popularly practiced methods worldwide include Penile implants &amp; Penis pumps Vascular reconstructive surgery We have mentioned a few of the erectile dysfunction treatment characteristics. 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