Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a medical term that describes the inability to achieve and or maintain an erect penis sufficient for satisfactory intercourse. It can cause low self-esteem, performance anxiety, depression, and stress. ED may affect the quality of a marriage or intimate relationships.

The most common risk factors for ED:

  • Psychological
  • Old age
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Smoking
  • Cardiovascular diseases

 

However, there are many safe and effective ED treatments available.

  • Oral pharmacotherapy
  • ICIVAD – Intracavarnosal Injection of Vasoactive Drugs
  • VED – Vacuum Erection Device
  • Penile Implant (three piece inflatable penile prosthesis, two piece semi-rigid prosthesis)
  • Surgery for Peyronie’s disease
  • Correction of penile curvature
  • Treatment of Priapism
  • Repair of penile fracture
  • Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)