Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction

Psychological Counseling

There can be ED due to psychological factors therefore counseling will be required to lessen anxiety to reduce impact of ED. Therapy can be used in this treatment. The problems of ED are evaluated by the therapist first and then performance anxiety and other problems are also solved in this treatment. The couple is educated by the professional about the normal sexual response in this problem. Men are trained how to obtain erection and longer time for ejaculation. Antidepressant medications can be used for premature ejaculation. The sexual partner is also involved in this treatment.

Muscle Toning

Muscle toning is very important for erectile tissues inside the body as there can be stronger erection with tense tissues and ejaculation on their contraction. You are not required to put conscious effort for this ejaculation. There are pelvic floor exercises available which can help you in muscle toning.

Oral Medications

Oral medications can be good in case of anxiety and emotional problems. These medications can be taken for physical ED problems. Lots of men are taking Viagra with its effective results. You can also have cialis and levitra oral medications which are available in pill form. Yohimbine is another oral medication which can be good for men with erection problems. You have to be careful about these medications because there can be chances of side effects as well.

Hormone Supplements
There can be ED problems due to hormonal imbalance like excess prolactin, low levels of testosterone and excess estrogen. Intramuscular testosterone injections will be prescribed by the doctors if testosterone level is low. The prostate grow larger with testosterone due to which there can be urination problems. There can be increased risks of circulatory problems as well blood thickening due to hormones.

Vacuum Devices

There are vacuum devices available as well for the treatment of ED aside from medications. Erection is produced and maintained with the help of vacuum device by creating vacuum around penis. The blood is drawn to the penis to make it erect. 

Injection Therapy
Self injection medication is involved in the injection therapy into penis shaft. There can be good quality of erection with this injection therapy for men who have erectile dysfunction problems. Prescription is required for injection therapy. Correct dose should be taken by the patient so that he can be able to get good results. You can have good erection for 30 to 60 minutes with this injection therapy. There are less risks in injection therapy as compared to surgery and you can have more natural erection than vacuum device. The downside of this therapy is that needle has to be put into the penis which cans turnoff to many men.