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Erectile Dysfunction Treatments at Harley Street MD
Whether you are single or in a relationship, it can be distressing when your sexual life doesn’t meet expectations. Many men who have erectile dysfunction (ED) find seeking treatment from their GP uncomfortable and embarrassing due to unjust stigmas around the topic. If you come for a consultation to discuss erectile dysfunction at our London clinic, we will always approach this issue seriously and treat each patient with care and consideration. We have years of experience and know first-hand that this is a common issue with men, and as such, we act compassionately with the utmost respect and discretion.
What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
Occasionally having difficulties getting and, or maintaining an erection is typically nothing to worry about. Still, if this becomes an ongoing problem and it starts to have a detrimental impact on your life, we provide erectile dysfunction treatments in London that can help.
Penile erection is a physiological process in which the penis gets engorged with blood, typically in reaction to sexual excitement, but occasionally at random. Experiencing erectile dysfunction means one of the following:
- Not being able to become erect
- The inability to maintain an erection long enough to ejaculate or enjoy penetrative intercourse.
Even if you experience erectile dysfunction during intercourse, you might find you still have an erection at other moments, like after waking in the morning. As such, understanding the cause of the condition is important to set the correct treatment plan.
What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?
Many men with ED have underlying health problems like high blood pressure, insomnia, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a heart condition. Other possible causes include vascular diseases, neurological disorders, poor mental health and low testosterone levels.
Psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking, and certain medications, can also cause ED. For some, it is a combination of physical and psychological issues that cause erectile dysfunction.
How Common Is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?
A review of studies on erectile dysfunction, which was published in the BJU International Journal of Urology, indicated that as many as one in five men in the UK have erectile dysfunction (ED). The research additionally linked men who experienced ED to a higher probability of cardiovascular disease, dementia, and premature death.
If erectile dysfunction (ED) has been affecting you for six months or more, it’s time to stop dismissing it as insignificant. Even if it is a relatively new issue, if you are concerned, checking there are no underlying medical conditions is still a very sensible thing to do. Once all other causes are ruled out, clinics like Harley Street MD, can find the most appropriate erectile dysfunction treatments for you.
Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction in London
The first step to recovery is to rule out any physical reasons that might be causing ED. This holistic approach will improve any avoidable health concerns and often provides exceptional results in practically all areas of life. This may involve significant lifestyle changes, and after a suitable amount of time, if ED is still prevalent, then medical treatments can be considered.
Our job is to understand the possible causes and give you real solutions to treat your erectile dysfunction. We often get asked to prescribe medications that will cure erection problems. While there are medications we can and will prescribe for you if appropriate, we would also recommend screening for low testosterone.
Subsequently, if you are found to have low testosterone levels, you might want to consider testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). This could resolve your erectile dysfunction and provide many other health benefits.
We can also offer you a full screening for sexually transmitted infections.
Following an in-depth consultation and physical examination, our doctors can prescribe a choice of medications for erectile dysfunction in the form of:
- Oral tablets, Sildenafil (Viagra)
- Urethral suppository
- Intracavernous injections (administered into the penis).
How to Improve Erectile Dysfunction Naturally
There are steps you can take to improve your ability to have or maintain an erection without medication. Below are the two key areas that can help you to improve your health, well-being, and sexual performance. These should be explored before moving to medicinal measures.
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Physical Health and Lifestyle Changes
This is the best place to start if you have ED because you control how you live your life. If you know you don’t take the best care of yourself, it’s time to consider a lifestyle overhaul. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are your first steps to improve physical and sexual health.
Smoking, abusing both prescription and illicit drugs, or consuming more than the recommended units of alcohol regularly, either daily or weekly, is likely to negatively impact your ability to get or maintain an erection. At our clinic in London, all ages of men are experiencing ED as a result of poor lifestyle habits. Although you are probably aware of where you are going wrong, seeking a nutritionist or personal trainer’s guidance could help you make a change.
Improving Mental Health
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often a psychological problem instead of a physical one. Exercise and meditation may be especially beneficial if you are struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression. You might also want to consider speaking with a counsellor before considering erectile dysfunction treatments. Long-term stress, depression, and other mental health disorders may all contribute to erectile dysfunction (ED).
There are various ways to go about this, and many counsellors will provide virtual or telephone appointments if you would rather not speak to someone in person. You can locate a qualified counsellor through the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) online directory.
