The importance of treating erectile dysfunction in men

ED is the inability of a man’s penis to get an erection and maintain it until he completes intercourse, early ejaculation, delayed or absent ejaculation. ED may have negative effects on the intimate relationship between spouses, and this may lead to depression in men, which affects his normal life, so it is Constant search for a treatment for erectile dysfunction in men and how to treat erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.

Usually some men after the age of fifty suffer from some problems of sexual weakness, especially in the case of some chronic diseases, the most famous of which is diabetes.

Men may suffer from disorders in their sexual performance, some of which are temporary and end with the end of the causes and may be a satisfactory condition and need treatment.

The difference between impotence and frigidity:

Impotence is the availability of a man’s desire for a sexual relationship, but he cannot do it or complete it

The frigidity is the lack of desire to establish a sexual relationship.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction in Men:

The causes of ED are divided into psychological and physical reasons, and according to some studies, cases of ED that are due to physical causes reach 30% of cases, while cases that are due to psychological causes reach 70% of cases.

Psychological reasons: due to the influence of signals coming from the brain and its role in the erection process, in addition to several factors, including psychological pressure resulting from personal and marital problems and the state of anxiety that a man has about his sexual performance and his fear of failure or his inability to satisfy his wife, which may lead to erectile dysfunction.

Physical causes: They are often the result of an organic disease, hormonal imbalance, or some treatments that affect the erection process.

Among the most famous of these reasons are:

1- Endocrine diseases: The endocrine glands are responsible for secreting hormones that affect sexual abilities and mood, so any disease that affects these glands will increase the chances of developing impotence.

2- Diabetes: High blood sugar is considered one of the most endocrine diseases that affect the endocrine glands, and diabetes leads to nerve damage, which in turn affects the sensation of the penis, and impairs blood flow in the penis, which leads to impotence.

3- Neurological disorders: Some neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cerebral lobe epilepsy and Parkinson’s affect the brain’s ability to communicate with the reproductive system, which leads to difficulty erections.

4- Taking some medications: Some medications and treatments may affect the blood flow in the body, leading to erectile dysfunction.

5- Heart disease: If the heart is affected by any health problem, it greatly affects its ability to pump blood normally, without which the penis will not be able to have an erection.

6- Unhealthy lifestyle: Some lifestyles, behaviors and food types may lead to ED. Smoking is one of the habits that increase the chances of ED, because of its impact on blood flow to the penis.

Therefore, before looking for a treatment for erectile dysfunction in men, comprehensive examinations must be conducted to discover the true cause of erectile dysfunction, which is one of the most important keys to the success of treatment…

Dr. Mohamed Metwally

Consultant of Urology, Andrology and Infertility at Ain Shams University Hospitals

Treatment of erectile dysfunction in men

The causes of erectile dysfunction in men vary, some are related to erectile dysfunction and others to premature ejaculation, so treatment methods differ according to the situation

How to treat erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation

Before talking about the appropriate drugs, we must first work to improve the blood circulation in the body by changing the lifestyle, following a healthy and proper diet, stopping smoking and exercising

After that, it is possible to resort to taking appropriate drugs and treatments that help in expanding the arteries of the penis, allowing blood to flow into it, under the supervision of a doctor.

One of the ways to treat erectile dysfunction in men and erectile dysfunction is also injecting the penis to stimulate an erection of the penis.

In some cases that do not respond to all of these means, the best treatment for erectile dysfunction is for the man to undergo surgery during which a device is implanted to eliminate this condition.

In the event that all traditional attempts at treatment fail, stents are used, which are suitable for all age stages and do not affect reproduction, as the ejaculation process takes place naturally, and does not affect the feeling of satiation, and allows the sexual process between spouses to take place naturally.

Stents and their role in the treatment of erectile dysfunction

The penis consists of three tubes, the urethra tube and two tubes containing the cavernous tissue responsible for erection

The stents are tubes that are placed inside the two tubes that contain the cavernous tissue, to give the penis more rigidity that helps an erection to complete the sexual process. The stents consist of a metal part with a layer of silicone on it to be accepted by the body. The best treatment for erectile dysfunction.

The cost of installing penile implants

Determining the cost of penile implants depends on a number of factors:

The fee of the doctor who performs the installation.
The cost of the anesthesia used during the operation and the fee of the anesthesiologist.
The cost of the medical center or hospital in which the stent is installed.
The type and quality of the brace used.

premature ejaculation in men

Premature ejaculation or premature ejaculation is a condition that affects some men, and it occurs when a man ejaculates faster than he wants and is unable to delay ejaculation during intercourse.

What are the causes of premature ejaculation?

Anxiety: This condition increases in men who suffer from anxiety caused by the fear of failure during intimacy.
Marital problems: The large presence of marital problems and the lack of understanding between the spouses makes intimacy a routine and marital duty. The man loses his desire to enjoy and then ejaculates quickly.
Women’s coldness: the woman’s lack of interaction during intimate relationship and her lack of desire for this relationship.
Masturbation: A man’s habit of masturbating or masturbating is one of the most important causes of premature ejaculation.
Some diseases: health problems and some diseases such as disorders of the central nervous system or
Thyroid disorders and prostate diseases all may lead to premature ejaculation.

premature ejaculation treatment

Premature ejaculation is not treated as a disease and therefore treatment is carried out in one of these ways:

Narcotic ointments that disrupt sensations, and despite the spread of this method, it has many side effects such as reducing erection and making the penis half-loose. The effect of the ointment is localized only on the penis, not on the sexual response organized by the brain, nor does it make the man control the penis. The time of ejaculation and the anesthetic ointment may lose its effect after a while as a result of the body getting used to it..
Behavioral therapy for premature ejaculation through 3 to 5 sessions, during which the man trains on how to control premature ejaculation, and these sessions are often successful.

The treatment of erectile dysfunction in men is one of the important matters that affects a man’s life, stability and psychological safety for him and his family, so it is preferable when any problem arises to search for the best urologist in Egypt. It uses the latest treatment technology.