ED Therapy Without Drugs
Beyond the Drugs: Is there Therapy for ED?
In the United States, over 30 million men experience erectile dysfunction (ED). Medical experts say that ED is a combination of many physical as well as psychological factors. Most of the drugs available commercially, like Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra, are made to target the physical hurdle of ED. But for some men, the drugs just don’t seem to work for them. So the question is: Is there therapy for ED?
The answer is yes. If physical elements of ED can’t be solved, then the mental causes can. A survey done in 2001 by the Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization which provides reviews and information on healthcare interventions, found out that about 43% of the studied men had ED because of physical factors, 43% had ED due to psychological factors, and the rest attribute their ED to both.
In some cases, doctors recommend a patient to undergo psychotherapy, when a patient experiences ED because of anxiety or low self-esteem towards sex. This is done to relieve the stress associated with ED or when undergoing other treatments for ED. Other times, the man’s partner undergoes psychotherapy as well, so both can benefit from techniques to improve their lovemaking and overcome ED. Read more
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Not Be For You
More and more people are becoming aware and afflicted with erectile dysfunction (ED). It’s a condition that affects millions of males not only in the United States, but worldwide. With the help of medical technology, there is a spark of hope in overcoming impotence.
But keep in mind that proper knowledge of any treatment is needed before administration. We live in a world where medical myths affect our outlook on treatments. Because of that, many myths on ED drugs are believed by the general public. If you are one of those believers, then ED drugs may not be right for you.
Commercial ED drugs such as sildenafil citrate (Viagra), vardenafil hydrocholride (Levitra), and tadalafil (Cialis) have been approved by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and are widely available today. Other oral drugs like testosterone pills, yohimbine hydrochloride, trazodone, and dopamine and serotonin agonists have also been proven to be effective against ED. Read more