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3 Things We Want You to Know About Erectile Dysfunction
An active and healthy sex life can be a very important piece in your overall wellness puzzle, and when that piece is missing, it can really impact your quality of life.
The fact is that millions of men struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED), which is one of the more common men’s health issues we see at No Mercy Sports Medicine. In this blog, Dr. Moisés Irizarry-Román and our team present three important points about ED that will help you move forward and regain your sexual swagger again.
1. ED is more common than you think
Dealing with personal health issues like erectile dysfunction can be isolating — it’s not exactly a topic of conversation when you’re out with friends. So if you’re feeling alone in your struggles to achieve and maintain an erection, the first thing we want you to know is that you’re far from alone.
Studies over the years place the prevalence of ED anywhere from one-third to more than half of men (52%). Wherever the true number lies, it’s a big one. More men than you might realize are struggling with ED.
2. There are many causes of ED
Even under ideal circumstances, there’s a lot that needs to happen for you to get an erection. From arousal to the actual erection, many areas of your health are involved, including your cardiovascular health, nerves, emotional and mental health, and hormones. A glitch in any one of these areas can leave you with erectile dysfunction.
To paint a more specific picture, the following are some of the more common causes of ED:
- Diabetes, which affects more than 38 million Americans
- Cardiovascular disease, which will affect 61% of adults in the United States by 2050
- Low testosterone
- Kidney disease
- Depression, which affects nearly 21% of adults in the US
- Anxiety disorders
- Certain medications
- Obesity
And the list goes on. Our point here is that there are many roads to ED, and addressing the issue often involves tackling the underlying mental or physical health problem first.
3. There are solutions for ED
Because there are so many different drivers of erectile dysfunction, the most important step is to make an appointment so we can do a top-to-bottom evaluation of your health. Once we identify the potential culprit(s) behind your sexual dysfunction, we can start to work on improving these areas of your health.
As we work toward that goal through targeted male medicine, we can also discuss ways in which we can restore sexual function in the meantime.
There’s multiple techniques we can use to help improve ED, such as:
Medications
PRP
Stem Cells
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Exercise Techniques
Psycho-Sexual Therapy
We also work with you on lifestyle changes that can help with ED, such as getting better sleep and curbing alcohol consumption.
There’s no one path to resolving erectile dysfunction as each case is different, but we assure you that a path is available to you. For help with your ED, please contact No Mercy Sports Medicine in Miami, Florida, at 305-614-6757 to schedule a consultation. You can also use our online message form to request an appointment.
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