If you have erectile dysfunction, this can make it very hard for relationships. Because of this, you need to learn what is causing this so you can get the right type of treatment. Below is information that will help you learn more about erectile dysfunction. 

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be caused by age. For example, when men gets older, their testosterone levels go down. This can cause damage to the nerves that will prevent some blood flow to the penis area. Having less blood flow makes it harder to get an erection. 

Vascular disease can also cause ED. Vascular disease restricts blood flow to the heart, to the genital area, and to the brain. If you have diabetes, this can also be the cause. This is because diabetes causes nerve damage, including nerves in the penis, which can make it difficult to achieve an erection. 

If you are obese, this extra weight can also cause ED. This is because having a lot of extra weight on your body damages your blood vessels, including the blood vessels in your penis. This will also decrease the amount of testosterone that is in your body. 

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

There are many types of treatment for ED. One common type is medication. With medication, you will take it a few hours before you are planning to have sex. You will easily achieve an erection after this time. In many cases, your erection will last longer than it normally does. 

The doctor can check the testosterone levels in your body. If they are low, they can put you on medication to get the levels back to normal, which will treat your ED.

There is a surgical option that you have, one of which is penile implants. With this, your doctor will place an implant on each side of your penis. The implant is made of bendable or inflatable rods. If you choose inflatable implants, this allows you to have control of when you have an erection and how long your erection lasts. If you choose bendable implants, your penis will stay firm, but it will also be bendable. 

There are also injections of medication that you can administer yourself. The medication is injected near your penis and will cause you to have an erection. Your doctor will show you how to inject yourself and how much medication to use. 

Your doctor can tell you of many more treatment options you have for ED. Look for an ED clinic near you to learn more.