Erectile Dysfunction: An Overview

Erectile dysfunction, also known as ED, is a men’s sexual health issue that affects more men than you might think. Nearly 1 in every 4 men over the age of 65 will experience some degree of erectile dysfunction.

Dr. Ashley Tapscott understands what you are going through and can confidently say that virtually all men can be successfully treated for ED and resume a normal sex life.

Learn more and schedule a visit at https://shicarolina.com/mens-content/...

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erectile dysfunction is the inconsistent ability to achieve or maintain an erection
erectile dysfunction affects over 30 million men in america
erectile dysfunction is a very common medical condition in men
one in four american men have erectile dysfunction and that's 30 million men in the united states
there are many things that may contribute or cause your diagnosis of erectile dysfunction
these include medical conditions such as high blood pressure high cholesterol or diabetes
there are also neurologic or vascular conditions such as parkinson's disease or a history of stroke or perhaps history of a heart attack
there are post-surgical conditions that may contribute to your diagnosis of erectile dysfunction this may include colon surgery or prostate surgery
and finally certain medications use of other substances and hormonal imbalances may also contribute to a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction
there are several things that we can do in my office to help correctly diagnose
your erectile concerns and also offer appropriate treatment options
we may look at your hormonal factors such as testosterone we may look at diabetic control blood pressure and your cardiovascular lipid profile
in addition in my sexual health clinic we may perform a penile doppler ultrasound which looks at the penile blood vessels identifying the absolute appropriate therapy and diagnosis for
your concerns
i want patients to know that there are several benefits of seeing a specialist for erectile dysfunction
i am fellowship trained which means that i spent extra time outside of my basic urology training to focus in men and women in sexual health
also for erectile dysfunction i use some advanced diagnostic techniques to help us really identify your specific problem to help my patients with treatment options that are directed towards their
specific problem
we won't waste time on treatments that i don't think work for you and most importantly we won't waste money and frustration for you and your partner on things that won't work for you
i also spend time at multiple society meetings and with other erectile dysfunction specialists not only in the country but around the world to see how we may offer you the best in gold standard advanced health care for your medical condition
those are the benefits of seeing a specialist for erectile dysfunction
those are the benefits of having a passionate physician advocate for your health care needs
there are several different treatment options for your erectile dysfunction
oral medications are an option and there are several brands and types
they are to be taken at different times on various schedules
there are also penile injection therapy, vacuum erection device therapy, and a definitive solution in penile implant surgery
every man with erectile dysfunction deserves a customized and individualized treatment approach
the way that we decide about the right treatment option for you depends on several factors including those of your partner so we may certainly look at hormonal studies
we may look at vascular or other medication options and together we will decide as a team on the right treatment option for you
there are various percentages to patient and partner satisfaction when it comes to different types of erectile dysfunction treatment
i can tell you that the penile implant surgery has well over 90 percent patient and partner satisfaction ratings
when i talk to my patients in my practice i think there are several long-term consequences to not having erections aside from just the physical and intimate concerns
i find that it can create a lot of relationship disparity frustration and distancing with the patient
themselves and of their partners i also find that men have a terrible problem with confidence when they don't have functional consistent erections
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