Erectile Dysfunction Medicine and Remedies Progress

People who suffered from ED used to be left with few options, as far as ED treatment was concerned. This was until the 1990s. Modern science and technology has changed all of that with advanced surgical, erectile dysfunction medicine, and remedies progress.

Some studies show that erectile dysfunction affects between 10-20% of American men. In this case, ED is defined as at least two months without the ability to achieve or sustain an erection. The accuracy of these numbers is questionable due to the number of men who are too embarrassed to seek treatment or participate in surveys.

There are approximately 117 million males over the age of 14 out of the 300 million people in the country. That's around 12 million men, even when using the 10% figure. As you narrow down the age group to those who are over 65, that percentage increases dramatically.

Since 1998, when the FDA approved the use of erectile dysfunction medicine such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, millions of ED sufferers have been given hope where there was once none. Prosthetic implants have also helped hundreds of thousands of men suffering from this condition.

Along with the increase of successful treatments have come a reduced number of side effects related to these erectile dysfunction medicine. There will always be some risk, such as drug interaction and tissue scarring, but the fact remains that these instances are far fewer than they once were. Other risk groups include those who have multiple sclerosis and various other liver conditions.

Viagra has been known to be related to headaches in between 11-16% of those who take it for ED. At least some of these instances are due to improperly following directions from the doctor. It is possible to manage some of these effects by adjusting the dosage until a compromise is reached. The key is to find a balance where the erectile dysfunction medicine is still effective without the presence of the specific side effect.

Penile implants used to come along with a high risk of infection after the device was inserted. This has been significantly reduced with the use of antibiotic coatings on the insert itself. This also reduces the risk of tissue scarring from having the device taken out or reinserted.

Progress has even been made in the treatment of psychological causes of ED. As more has been learned about this condition, therapists are more aware of the possible combinations of physical and mental triggers for this condition. Depression, for example, can result from mental or physical factors. Studies are showing that it is often due to a combination of the two. This has made possible the development of more successful treatment options.

Psychotherapy was once influenced by various social prejudices. An example of this would be the fact that Freud thought that women did not naturally enjoy sex. In his opinion, only lascivious women could reach orgasm. This view was soon dismissed and replaced by opinions that were more objective.

There is still no miracle cure for ED, but researchers continue to make strides in improving the lives of many ED sufferers. The proof that this condition is of a medical nature has taken away the shame that was once associated with it as well.

         

Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction Causes and ED Treatment
What are Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
What are Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms
Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis Tests

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Erectile Dysfunction Medications - Viagra, Cialis and Levitra
Treatment of Erectile dysfunction - Communication
Prosthetic Erectile Dysfunction Remedies
Side Effects of Medications for Erectile Dysfunction
Living with ED - Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction – Counseling