Does psychotherapy help treat erectile dysfunction?

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Psychotherapy can help treat erectile dysfunction if it is caused by psychological issues, rather than physical challenges. In this video, psychiatrist Sudeepta Varma, MD, discusses which men suffering from ED can benefit from psychotherapy.

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Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be treated by urologists or other specialists or even by your general practitioner. Your doctor may recommend medication that works by relaxing penis muscles and increasing blood flow into the penis. Other treatments include therapy, implants, surgery and lifestyle changes, like exercising regularly, losing weight and eating right.

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