Is erectile dysfunction (ED) treatable?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is treatable at all ages. It is not a single condition, so effective treatment options vary according to what is causing a specific case. But there are many options. In some cases, lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, losing weight, getting more exercise, getting more sleep, and dealing with stress can be effective. If you have a condition like high blood pressure, bringing it under control may alleviate the ED. In other cases, therapy works. In others, ED medications work well. Depending on the specific cause of an ED case, medical devices and surgery may be the treatment of choice. There are many options.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is treatable at all ages. It is not a single condition, so effective treatment options vary according to what is causing a specific case. But there are many options. In some cases, lifestyle changes such as quitting... More -
Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Erectile dysfunction has definite physical and/or psychological causes. It is not a "natural" consequence of aging nor is it "all in your head." Most importantly, erectile dysfunction is not a condition you should accept or learn to live with. Most men who seek help benefit from treatment.
Erectile dysfunction has definite physical and/or psychological causes. It is not a "natural" consequence of aging nor is it "all in your head." Most importantly, erectile dysfunction is not a condition you should accept or learn to live with. Most... More -
Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Erectile dysfunction (ED) is treatable for most men. The first step is to visit your doctor, because several health conditions--and the medications that treat them--can cause ED. For example, cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease causes arteries to narrow, which decreases blood flow to the penis and can cause trouble getting or maintaining an erection. Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and other diseases that affect the nervous system can interrupt the signals from the brain to interfere with arousal and sexual function. And diabetes can cause damage to both nerves and blood vessels that can lead to ED.
Smoking, excessive drinking, overweight or obesity, and lack of exercise also raise your risk of developing health conditions that cause ED. In addition, men who are depressed frequently experience ED. Your doctor can evaluate what is causing your ED and recommend appropriate changes to your lifestyle and other treatment.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is treatable for most men. The first step is to visit your doctor, because several health conditions--and the medications that treat them--can cause ED. For example, cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease... More
