Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, or erectile dysfunction, is a temporary or permanent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. That is why impotence is not only an age-related problem, but also a psychological one.

It should be noted that impotence is an extremely common disease: about 30% of men aged 20 to 60 years suffer from disorders of sexual function.

Causes of erectile dysfunction

There are many causes of the disease: sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, constant stress, etc.

The main causes of erectile dysfunction can be divided into the following groups:

• Disorders of the vascular system due to the development of diabetes mellitus, occlusion of the pelvic arteries, hypertension, smoking, high cholesterol, disorders of the venous system;

• Psychological disorders: fatigue, stress, depression, drug addiction, alcoholism, excessive arousal, "fear of sexual impotence", etc.;

• Endocrine disorders: hypogonadism, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, obesity;

• Neurological problems: strokes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord diseases and injuries;

• Diseases and injuries of the penis: Peyronie's disease, injuries, wounds, inflammations, etc.;

• Taking medications: hormones, tranquilizers, antidepressants, etc.;

• Chronic prostatitis;

• Age.

It should be noted that a relatively common cause of erectile dysfunction is psychological disorders, which are usually based on an erroneous assessment of sexual capabilities, i.e. excessive demands or thoughts about one's own sexual impotence. The cause of psychological disorders may also be the improper behavior of partners. For example, the lack or complete exclusion of foreplay.

Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction

It is quite easy to determine the causes of erectile dysfunction: to do this, you should undergo a medical examination. In the EMC Urological Clinic, you can undergo a full examination within 2 hours, according to the results of which the doctor will draw up an individual treatment plan. All studies are conducted in our own laboratory, which significantly speeds up the examination and treatment process.

Note that it is important not only to establish a diagnosis, but to identify the causes of erectile dysfunction, because a thorough and competent diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.

Treatment of erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is curable, but most men are in no hurry to see a doctor, making excuses and postponing a visit to a specialist out of embarrassment. The psyche of men in matters of sexual relations is very vulnerable, and, knowing this, the specialists of the Urological Clinic of the European Medical Center create the most comfortable conditions for patients, which has a positive effect on treatment.

The choice of treatment for erectile dysfunction largely depends on the causes of the disease. In general, impotence treatment methods can be divided into conservative, surgical and minimally invasive.

When patients are diagnosed with chronic inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, the complex of therapeutic measures includes taking antibacterial agents, massage and physiotherapy. Note that surgical treatment of erectile dysfunction is rarely performed.

The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men is carried out by the Urological Clinic of the European Medical Center, whose specialists have access to modern equipment and advanced treatment methods. Qualified doctors of the EMC Urological Clinic have more than 10 years of experience in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, constantly improving their skills by working in European clinics and attending seminars.