Treating Male Impotence

Impotence goes by other monikers such as ED or erectile dysfunction and is identified as the inability to achieve or keep an erection. Sometimes male impotence sufferers are able to maintain an erection but find it difficult, if not impossible, to achieve climax. The California State University reports that between 25 and 30 million men suffer from this condition and it is most prevalent in older men. In fact, one out of every three men over 60 are expected to experience ED at least once. In 95% of cases, male impotence is totally treatable and the treatments vary from medical to psychological.

Causes

Before treating male impotence, it is first necessary to rule out or diagnose any underlying causes or conditions. For example male impotence reveals itself as a symptom of performance anxiety, depression, vein damage, diabetes, neurological disease, drug addiction and hormonal issues. Diagnoses for treatment involves discussing your sexual history with a physician, undergoing lab tests and physicals and visiting a psychiatrist for mental evaluation.

Treatments

Certain factors help your physician determine which type of treatment is right for you such as your age, medical history, whether or not a disease is apparent or your tolerance to various treatments. Discussing the treatment possibilities with your physician reveals a wide range of options available in combating ED.

Medical treatments involve the administration of medications. Such medications available to men suffering from impotence include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. Although these medical treatments are popular and common, the FDA recommends that men with heart conditions avoid taking them.

Hormone replacement therapy is another option available to men suffering from impotence. Improving your testosterone levels gives you energy, an improved mood and denser bones. Hormonal therapy also increases your muscle mass and weight with peaked sexual interest and libido. It can be administered orally, or as a skin-patch. Men with ordinary testerone levels must avoid this form of therapy as it could cause prostate enlargement.

Penile implants are considered after most other options are exhausted with no results or if they are too dangerous to the patient. One such implant is the hydraulic pump which is placed into the penis. It causes the penis to achieve erection by releasing saline into it. Bendable rods can also be inserted into the penis.

During treatment for male impotence, it is important to keep a positive attitude. Mental and emotional stress hinders the progress of treating this common condition. Sometimes embarrassment may lead a man to avoid seeking help when he needs it, but knowing that ED is a common and easily treatable condition there is no reason to hesitate.