How to Choose an Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

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Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can be caused by medications, medical condition, disease, injury or an underlying psychological issue. Researching the possible causes of Erectile Dysfunction, treatments available for Erectile Dysfunction and a visit with your doctor will help you in choosing a treatment course. Medications are not the only treatment for Erectile Dysfunction.

Research the causes of Erectile Dysfunction and the different treatments available. How Erectile Dysfunction is treated does depend on the underlying cause. Be familiar with this information when going to your doctor. If the cause is not readily apparent to your doctor, or you don't respond to medication, they will perform tests and possibly give you a referral to a psychologist or urologist.

Erectile Dysfunction medications address the issue in the same way so if one doesn't work there is a possibility drug treatment won't work. These medications differ from each other in length of time it takes to work, how long they are effective, whether you should eat before taking them and other health factors. For example, Diabetics suffering from ED are advised to take one med over another.

If ED does not respond to oral medications, injections or suppositories may be prescribed. Caverject, Edex and Prostin VR are the injection medications used in treating impotence. The suppository is MUSE (Medicated Urethral System for Erection). These methods are painful and can not be used every day.

Erectile Dysfunction can be addressed by the use of vacuum pumps and surgically implanted pumps. There are many types on the market that address ED if medications are not an option.

Erectile Dysfunction can also be treated through surgery. Surgery is rarely done because it is extremely expensive and not always successful. The surgery is more likely to be performed on a younger man who suffers as a result of an injury. Very few men are good candidates for surgery.

If impotence is a psychological issue, therapy sessions will typically occur 1 - 2 times a week and last anywhere from 5 to 20 weeks on average.

Thoroughly discuss these Erectile Dysfunction treatments with your doctor and choose the best option for your treatment.