Checking the penis for sensitivity determines any nervous system origins. Inspection of penile appearance helps rule out Peyronie's disease. A blood pressure check rules out circulation problems by checking wrist and ankle pulse.
Treatment options may vary depending on the presumed cause of your ED. Our team will work with and may suggest the following treatments: Oral medications, such as Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra Vacuum devices Penile self-injection therapy Lifestyle modifications Surgical procedures
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PDE5 inhibitor medications have undergone extensive testing by regulatory agencies. After a drug has completed clinical trials, it is submitted for federal review in Canada. Clinical trials alone can take years.
There are currently several clinics around the country that perform LI-SWT, but no at-home device has been approved yet.
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Alcohol and tobacco intake can make matters worse for your erection problems. Too much alcohol can lead to difficulties getting an erection, interfering with medications. If you only have a drink or two every now and again, it shouldn't be a problem.
Erectile dysfunction occurs when sexual stimulation or arousal does not result in enough blood flow to your penis, even though you may still have the urge. For some men there is a physical or medical reason for this. For others the problem is related to thoughts or emotions.
Another risk associated with oral ED medications is a drop in blood pressure. Men might start to feel weak, dizzy, and nauseated. They might start breathing more quickly, experience blurry vision, and have difficulty concentrating.
They’re often used for penis rehabilitation, usually after prostate surgery. Your doctor will put you on a regimen designed to restore normal blood flow to the penis. This will allow you to get a spontaneous erection.
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Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
The role of the endothelium in ED has been noted for a number of years and the overlapping of ED and other conditions, especially coronary heart disease, CVD, affecting endothelial function/dysfunction, is clearly present. The endothelial cell is now known to affect vascular tone and impact the process of atherosclerosis, and impacting ED, CVD and peripheral vascular disease.16
L-arginine is an essential amino acid that improves blood flow and circulation. It’s converted into nitric oxide in the body, which causes your blood vessels to open wider. This is especially helpful for men with erectile dysfunction because the opening of the blood vessels in the penis is what allows for an erection to occur. L-arginine may also help to improve conditions that often lead to sexual dysfunction, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and inflammation.
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Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Use Avanafil (Stendra) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.