Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability of men to achieve or maintain a sufficient erection.
Erectile dysfunction or impotence is one of the common sexual health problems faced by today’s men. This condition, which can affect men of various age groups, negatively affects sexual life and reduces the overall quality of life. However, many people with erectile dysfunction can successfully get rid of this problem with the right treatment methods.
What Causes Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence?
Erectile dysfunction or impotence can have a wide range of causes. These include psychological factors, chronic health conditions, lifestyle choices and medication side effects. The first step is to understand the underlying cause of this problem. Some of these causes can be listed as follows:
- Ageing
- Stress
- Depression
- Anxiety
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Prostate cancer
- Use of medication
How to Treat Erectile Dysfunction?
The first step in solving erectile dysfunction is to correctly identify the origin of the problem. This requires a careful examination of factors such as age, previous illnesses and chronic conditions. A customised therapeutic roadmap is then drawn up to restore the functioning of the vessels that trigger the erection.
- Before the treatment, the situation is evaluated with a free preliminary interview.
- If you are suitable for treatment, necessary preliminary information is given.
- The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.
- There is no pain or side effects in the procedure applied by the urology doctor.
- Daily life can be resumed immediately after treatment.
- Specific recommendations are offered for both health and performance..
Is Erectile Dysfunction Permanent?
Erectile dysfunction can be temporary or permanent. This depends on the underlying cause, age, general health and treatment.
Temporary conditions such as stress, fatigue or excessive alcohol consumption can lead to temporary erectile dysfunction. Such situations usually resolve after a certain period of time.
Which doctor to go to for erectile dysfunction?
The doctor you should consult when you have erectile dysfunction is usually a urologist. Urologists are doctors trained in the reproductive and urinary systems and have extensive experience with erectile dysfunction in men.
What is Impotence?
Impotence, or erectile dysfunction in medical terms, is a condition in which a man’s ability to achieve or maintain an erection is constantly or repeatedly reduced.
Impotence and erectile dysfunction are terms that are often used interchangeably. All these terms refer to persistent or recurrent difficulties in a man’s ability to achieve or maintain adequate hardness of the penis during sexual activity. This condition usually refers to the inability to achieve sufficient penile erection to complete sexual intercourse.
However, the term “impotence” is sometimes used in a broader sense and can encompass other aspects of male sexual dysfunction – for example, lack of libido (sexual aversion), problems with ejaculation and orgasm. Usually, however, these terms mostly refer to difficulties with a man’s ability to get an erection.
In both cases, treatment is often based on the different underlying causes of the condition and may involve medication, lifestyle changes and sometimes psychological counselling.
At what age does erectile dysfunction begin?
Erectile dysfunction can occur at any age, but it is more common in men aged 40 and over. Erectile dysfunction usually increases with age. However, this condition can also occur in younger men and is often associated with a number of psychological conditions, stress or lifestyle factors.
However, erectile dysfunction can often be a symptom of another underlying health condition. For example; heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, neurological disorders and side effects of certain medications can cause erectile dysfunction. For this reason, it is important that people who experience erectile dysfunction share this situation with a health professional.
Lifestyle Changes Related to Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence
Here are some lifestyle changes that can help prevent or treat erectile dysfunction:
- Following a healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Avoiding smoking and alcohol
- Getting enough sleep
- Managing stress
