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Health and Fitness, Men's Issues - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 22:13 - 0 Comments
Treatment For Penile Dysfunction
The erectile dysfunction problem in men could be because of many reasons. Firstly, one has to be diagnosed with the problem and then think about the treatment aspects. You have to consult the doctor before taking up any kind of medication. It is not advisable for self medication. The doctor will help you finding the actual cause of erectile dysfunction and possible treatments available for your specific case.
Some cases require prescribed medicine like Viagra. By taking this pill the blood flow into the penis is increased, there by causing it to hold the erection for a longer period of time and able to satisfy his need as well as his partner’s. All it takes is a sexual stimulation for the pill to start its work and it’s very less painful when compared to its counterparts. However, there are certain side effects associated with this pill.
Doctors today are able to determine that most of the erectile dysfunction problem in men could be due to anxiety. If the cause of your erectile dysfunction is anxiety then you will be asked to see a physiatrist. With the help of psycho-therapy sessions the problem could be corrected.
There are some devices available in the market such as vacuum pump which can be used to pump blood into the penis to make it erect. This is very common device used for curing erectile dysfunction. This does not involve any medication.
Penile implants are a result of advance treatment available today. The treatment involves implanting semi-rigid solid into the penis that can help get erection and sustain it over a long period of time. This treatment is very expensive and is not easily available to all. The other option is the vascular surgery. In this case, the erection is not caused due to obstruction in the arteries. This is the best alternative to penile implants and is considered to be the safest method.
Recent discovery of herbal treatment for erectile dysfunction is doing wonders to people suffering with erectile dysfunction. This medicine is supposed to have no side effects and is also proving a permanent cure for some cases. This treatment takes longer time to take to cure the erectile dysfunction problem.
So first you need to consult the doctor before you take any hasty steps. Diagnosing the problem is the key. Once the cause is determined then the treatment will correct the erectile dysfunction problem.