Erectile Dysfunction

On TV there's never any problem, but let's be honest, when we're not so young anymore, a lot of us get a lot less restless. In fact, the latest studies show the number of men hit by erectile dysfunction is almost overwhelming.

Dr. Matthew Thomas, Marshfield Clinic Urologist, says, "Probably 617,000 are diagnosed in the U.S. every year and probably 30,000,000 are affected by it." Most of the victims are in their 40s, 50s and beyond.

Justin, had ED from the time he was 16. "When I had my moment, my first moment, something's not right here, this isn't right," he says. Justin says at that age, having a problem in that department really takes its toll. "Psychologically, it messes with your head; are you gay? What's gonna happen when you meet a girl?

Marshfield Clinic Urologist Dr. Matthew Thomas says even if you're well past the college years, it's never easy for a guy to address this issue. Dr. Thomas says, "About 25 percent of patients who have ED will actually come in to a doctor to talk about it." And even in that quarter of ED patients who do go to the doctor, most are not coming for that reason in the first place, or at least they're not admitting it. "Usually someone comes in for other reasons and they say, 'oh, by the way.'"

Now-a-days that doctor can respond. We have a lot of treatments when they get that, oh, by the way question. They range from the stuff you've probably seen on TV to implants, and they have an incredible success rate. "I don't think about it anymore. I'm actually talking with a few girls right now." Justin is a success story. A healthy college student in every other way, he suffered from erectile dysfunction from the time he was about 16. Surgery and Viagra took care of the problem.

Urologist Dr. Matthew Thomas says the problem can be psychogenic, brought on by something like the stress in your life or new partner, or neurogenic, which hits diabetes patients, stroke victims or men with spinal cord injuries or vascular and is brought on by high blood pressure or smoking. No matter what brings it on, the most important thing you need to know is you're not alone. "ED is a common problem, and if you have a problem you should talk to your doctor." And chances are your doctor has a cure. They start with the medications you've probably seen commercials for, Viagra, Cialis and Levatra. If those don't work the doctor might recommend constricting rings or pumps.

The next step might sound the worst. The doctor says, "Men and their penises don't like needles." But after the initial squeamishness is gone, injections work very well. "But I can tell you that once patients learn how to do it, they're very happy with it." Finally, the doctor can always try penile implants or prosthesis. Whatever the treatment, you probably won't be a soap star or a college kid again, but there’s a good chance your life will be a lot more fulfilling once you see the doctor. "Whatever therapy works for them, they're going to be happy because sex is again part of their life."

Source: RefillPill.com Editors' Choice