Treatment for ED will depend on the underlying cause. You may also need to use a combination of treatments, including medication, lifestyle changes, or therapy.
ED medications
Your doctor may prescribe medication to help manage your symptoms of ED. You may need to try several medications before you find one that works. These medications can have side effects. If you’re experiencing unpleasant side effects, talk to your doctor. They may be able to recommend a different medication.
The following medications stimulate blood flow to your penis to help treat ED:
- alprostadil (Caverject)
- avanafil (Stendra)
- sildenafil (Viagra)
- tadalafil (Cialis)
- testosterone (Androderm)
- vardenafil (Levitra)
For some men, natural remedies may help treat ED. Talk to your doctor before trying a new supplement or herb.
You should also use caution when buying supplements and herbs. Many aren’t regulated, which means they may contain additional ingredients not listed on the labels. Ask your doctor to recommend reputable brands and avoid purchasing supplements online.
The following herbs and supplements have been shown
to have varying degrees of success for the treatment of ED:
- L-arginine
- DHEA
- ginseng
- yohimbe
- Asparagus racemosus
Psychological factors are a common cause of ED, including:
- stress
- anxiety
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- depression
If you’re experiencing psychological ED, you may benefit from talk therapy. Therapy can help you manage your mental health. You’ll likely work with your therapist over several sessions, and your therapist will address things like major stress or anxiety factors, feelings around sex, or subconscious conflicts that could be affecting your sexual well-being.
If ED is affecting your relationship, you may also consider speaking with a relationship counselor. Relationship counseling can help you reconnect emotionally with a partner, which may also help your ED.
If your ED is caused by stress, yoga and massage may help if you find these activities relaxing.
Prostatic massage
Some men use a form of massage therapy called prostatic massage. Practitioners massage the tissues in and around your groin to promote blood flow to your penis. There are limited studies on the efficacy of this type of massage.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture may help
treat psychological ED, though studies are limited and inconclusive. You’ll likely need several appointments before you begin to notice any improvements. When choosing an acupuncturist, look for a certified practitioner who uses disposable needles and follows U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines for needle disposal and sterilization.
Pelvic floor muscle exercises
A small study of 55 men saw improvement to penile function after three months of regular pelvic floor muscles exercises, and after six months, 40 percent of men had regained normal erectile function.
Kegel exercises are a simple exercise you can use to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Here’s how you do them:
- Identify your pelvic floor muscles. To do this, stop peeing midstream. The muscles you use to do this are your pelvic floor muscles. Your testicles will also rise when you contract these muscles.
- Now that you know where these muscles are, contract them for 5 to 20 seconds. Then release them.
- Repeat this exercise 10 to 20 times in a row, three to four times a day.
Lifestyle changes and diet
Healthy lifestyle habits may prevent ED, and in some situations reverse the condition:
- Exercise regularly.
- Maintain a low blood pressure.
- Eat a balanced, nutritious diet.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Avoid alcohol and cigarettes.
- Reduce your stress.
ED is often related to problems with your blood flow, so maintaining your blood vessel health through exercise and a healthy diet may help reduce your risk for ED.
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Source: healthline.com
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