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Is Erectile Dysfunction Permanent? What You Should Know.
Is erectile dysfunction permanent? We are here to tell you E.D. can be treated in almost all cases. More importantly, the biggest barrier to restoring full sexual function is a man’s reluctance to seek treatment. If you are living with some erectile dysfunction issues, now is the time to get some answers.
Common Occurrence
The inability to achieve and maintain an erection for sexual intercourse is the definition of erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.
How common is erectile dysfunction? It is perfectly normal for men to have at least one incidence of ED in their lifetime. However, it is believed that about 30 million men have ED on a recurring
basis. So don’t feel like you are alone or embarrassed to seek treatment from Dr. Scott Hassell.
How Men Get an Erection
Getting an erection is all about blood flow. When aroused, your nervous system causes the tissue in the penis to relax allowing blood to flow in. The penis then traps the blood helping to keep it erect until you have an ejaculation.
Although ED is more common in older men, younger generations can be affected too. The good news is whatever is preventing a man from enjoying healthy sex, there are options to treat it.
Possible Causes of ED
Many men think their inability to get an erection is some fault of their own or something missing in their manhood. Forget that.
Erectile dysfunction often has more than one single cause. Many conditions can cause blood flow problems, damage nerves, arteries, and muscles which interfere with sexual function.
Underlying Medical Problems
Since erection involves blood flow and arousal, many causes could involve the vascular, endocrine, or nervous system like the following conditions:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Chronic kidney disease
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Atherosclerosis
Once these underlying causes are treated, many times ED is resolved.
Medications
Many medications are linked to ED.
Things like anti-depressants, blood pressure medications, appetite suppressants, prescription sedatives, ulcer medications, and anti-androgens can cause ED.
Your physician may be able to substitute or change dosage.
Lifestyle Behaviors
Here are some things you can control.
- Being overweight, obese, or living a “couch potato” lifestyle.
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Illicit drug use
All of these behaviors can affect your sexual health.
Emotional Issues
Problems like depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or sexual performance anxiety can all affect your ability to get and keep an erection. Any of these can cause or worsen symptoms of ED.
The first step is to talk with Dr. Scott Hassell in Plano who will look for any underlying medical conditions that could be causing the ED, medication issues, emotional issues, and discuss your lifestyle.
You may be referred to another specialist who can help with emotional or lifestyle problems.
The bottom line is you will discover the cause(s) and treatment options available. There are medications, shots, testosterone therapy, and both non-invasive and surgical procedures.
Remember that early intervention and treatment to detect a medical condition causing ED increases your likelihood of reversing it.
Contact Dr. Scott Hassell at (972) 612-8037 for a thorough evaluation to discover the possible cause(s) of erectile dysfunction.
Is My Erectile Dysfunction Treatable?
3When you decide it’s finally time to talk with Dr. Scott Hassell about your erectile dysfunction, all that is needed to begin is answering some medical questions and getting a physical exam. You may have chronic health issues that could be the underlying cause. You won’t know any answers until you begin.
How Smoking Affects Your Risk Of Urologic Conditions
If you are a smoker, you most likely have been admonished for years by friends and relatives to quit. You are aware of the many health problems which can develop from smoking. Yet, you continue unabated. If it was easy to do, you would have already done it, right? Maybe the final impetus will be how smoking affects your risk of urologic conditions.
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Ways Women Can Prevent Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Women who have a family history of pelvic organ prolapse or have had a vaginal birth are more vulnerable to this condition. It can be treated if it does occur, but more importantly, there are ways women can prevent pelvic organ prolapse before it happens. Scott Hassell, MD has a variety of treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse, call today to find out more information.
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Can BPH Affect Your Sex Life?
As men get older, many suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. This condition results in multiple symptoms. In particular, can BPH affect your sex life? Continue reading “Can BPH Affect Your Sex Life?”
How to Make Traveling Easier If You Have Urinary Incontinence
Those with urinary incontinence shouldn’t let that stop them from enjoying life and the activities they love. Traveling by car, train, or airplane can be a bit worrisome, but with a little forethought, you can learn how to make traveling easier if you have urinary incontinence.
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Penile Implant Types and How to Know If You Are a Candidate
Since the introduction of the little blue pill known as Viagra into the marketplace, erectile dysfunction (ED) has become a much more common topic. However, for those men who continue to have issues with ED, there are a number of penile implant types which may be an option. But the real questions is, are you a candidate?
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