Erectile Dysfunction FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Erectile Dysfunction
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1. What Are the Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
When everything is working the way it should, sexual stimulation brings about increased blood flow into the two chambers of the penis (the corpora cavernosa). When the chambers are full, the penis becomes hard. ED can happen when:
- There is a lack of blood flowing into the penis
- Blood is not trapped in the penis during an erection
- Damaged nerves in the penis
- Blood vessel disease due to Diabetes
- heart disease
- atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis
- type 2 diabetes
- hypertension or hyperlipidemia
- obesity
- metabolic syndrome
- multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Peyronie’s disease
- antidepressants
- medication for prostate cancer therapy (antiandrogens)
- blood pressure medicine
- ulcer medicine
- certain sleep aids (tranquilizers or sedatives)
- appetite suppressants
- smoking
- alcoholism
- substance abuse
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2. What Are the Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
Psychological factors may not necessarily be the primary cause of ED, but they can further aggravate ED that is caused by a medical condition. Some of these psychological factors are:
- depression
- anxiety
- stress
- poor self-esteem
- performance anxiety
- relationship problems
- couple fertility problems
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3. Is There A Cure For Erectile Dysfunction?
It depends on the primary cause of the patient’s ED. In some cases, if the underlying condition is treated, it may reverse the erectile dysfunction.
4. How Do You Treat Erectile Dysfunction?
The treatment for erectile dysfunction will depend on the conditions that have contributed to it. Depending on the underlying causes, treatment may include lifestyle changes, counseling/therapy, or a change in current medication.
5. How Can You Prevent Erectile Dysfunction?
While the risk of ED may increase as you age, there are a few things you can do to help prevent it. Here are a few things you can start doing:
- Don’t smoke or quit smoking.
- Don’t use illegal drugs.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.
- Maintain a healthy body mass index.
- Work with your doctor to stay on top of pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease.
- Find ways to reduce stressors.
- Prioritize your mental health and seek treatment if necessary.
- Regular pelvic floor muscle exercises or kegel exercises.
6. Where Can You Get Treated For Erectile Dysfunction?
Here at Novus Anti-Aging Center, our doctors are equipped to treat Erectile Dysfunction through the treatments listed above. We service patients in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Our office is located in Studio City, CA. Patients from other areas are treated as well. Simply contact us at (310) 954−1450 for more details.
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