What is Erectile Dysfunction (Erectile Dysfunction)?
Erectile dysfunction, commonly known as impotence, is the inability to achieve the erection required for sexual intercourse. This problem, which persists for at least six months, is an important criterion for diagnosis.
Sexual Health and the Effects of Erectile Dysfunction
Since individuals with erectile dysfunction cannot maintain a healthy sexual life, this condition can negatively affect not only physical but also mental health. Therefore, it is important that people who have problems receive treatment.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Erection problems are based on two main causes, physical and psychological:
Physical Causes: Lifestyle choices, vascularisation problems, congenital or acquired health problems, diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity can lead to erectile dysfunction. In addition, side effects of some medications can also cause erectile dysfunction.
Psychological Causes: Mental health problems such as stress, performance anxiety, intense anxiety and anxiety encountered in daily life are among the main causes of erectile dysfunction.
Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction
Continuous or recurrent erection problems, decreased sexual desire and performance anxiety are the main symptoms of erectile dysfunction. People experiencing these symptoms are recommended to consult a urologist.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options
Erectile dysfunction treatment includes various methods ranging from lifestyle changes to medication, injection and vacuum devices to penile prosthesis applications. Recommended treatment options under doctor control are as follows:
- Lifestyle Changes: Quitting smoking and alcohol, stress management, healthy eating and regular exercise.
- Medication Therapy: Drugs that regulate blood flow can be used on doctor's advice.
- Injection and Vacuum Devices: Increasing blood flow with injections or vacuum devices applied to the penis.
- ESWT Therapy: Repair of damaged tissues with shock waves.
- Penile Prosthesis Prostheses, also known as happiness sticks, are placed by a surgical method and provide permanent erection.
Exercises for Erectile Dysfunction
Activities such as Kegel exercises, swimming, yoga and aerobics to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles can alleviate the symptoms of erectile dysfunction. Regular performance of these exercises can contribute to increased sexual performance.
Erectile Dysfunction Test
The International Index of Erectile Dysfunction (IIEF-5) test is a scale used to diagnose erectile dysfunction. In addition to this test, blood and urine analyses and imaging methods support the correct diagnosis.
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