COME HANG OUT IN THE GROUP
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Top-Rated Senior Lifestyle Magazine
ADVERTISEMENT
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission: 50 Plus Today, Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Our 50PlusToday Team
    • 50PlusToday Advisory Council
    • In the News
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
  • WORK WITH US
    • Be Our Guest – 50PlusToday Online Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Advertorials (Sponsored Content) 50PlusToday
    • Online Advertising Agreement
    • Join Our Advance Book Review Team
    • The 50PlusToday SECOND ACT Award
  • HOT TOPICS
    • Health
    • Living
    • Money
    • Second Act
    • Technology
    • Travel
    • Work & Purpose
    • Gift Guides
    • Product Reviews
  • GIFT GUIDES
  • 50PLUS DIRECTORY
    • 50PLUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY
    • EVENT CENTER
      • FIND AN EVENT (FREE!)
      • ADD AN EVENTS (FREE!)
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission: 50 Plus Today, Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Our 50PlusToday Team
    • 50PlusToday Advisory Council
    • In the News
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
  • WORK WITH US
    • Be Our Guest – 50PlusToday Online Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Advertorials (Sponsored Content) 50PlusToday
    • Online Advertising Agreement
    • Join Our Advance Book Review Team
    • The 50PlusToday SECOND ACT Award
  • HOT TOPICS
    • Health
    • Living
    • Money
    • Second Act
    • Technology
    • Travel
    • Work & Purpose
    • Gift Guides
    • Product Reviews
  • GIFT GUIDES
  • 50PLUS DIRECTORY
    • 50PLUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY
    • EVENT CENTER
      • FIND AN EVENT (FREE!)
      • ADD AN EVENTS (FREE!)
No Result
View All Result
Top-Rated Senior Lifestyle Magazine
No Result
View All Result
Home All Trending Articles

Men’s Health: How Do I Know if I Have ED and What Should I Do?

10/22/2022
in All Trending Articles, Men's Health
A A
0
erectile dysfunction treatment
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
ADVERTISEMENT

Table of Contents

  • ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION TREATMENT OPTIONS
  • You don’t need to accept ED simply as part of living longer
  • What exactly is ED?
  • “How do I know if I have ED?”
  • Treatment options
  • Penis vacuum pumps and penis rings
  • Intercavernous injections
  • Natural Treatment Options
  • Medications
  • Surgical procedures
  • Low Intensity Shock Wave Therapy (LISWT)
  • The bottom line
Views: 1,754

By Dr. Ron Kline, M.D.

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION TREATMENT OPTIONS

You don’t need to accept ED simply as part of living longer

For a long time men considered erectile dysfunction a normal consequence of aging. Supposedly, once a man reached a “certain age” sex was no longer as important as in earlier years.

Do you believe that? I don’t. I think that’s just an excuse; a lot of men were embarrassed and preferred not to deal with the issue. Many men, and their significant others, now realize the connection between a healthy body and mind and a healthy sex life. ED is no longer considered a problem with which you have to live the rest of your life.

Until recently, ED was a topic discussed almost exclusively in the privacy of a doctor’s office. Nowadays, advertisements for treatments are common on radio, TV and online. It’s much more acceptable to talk about ED in public now. This change helps men to know they are not alone; many others have similar concerns.

What exactly is ED?

Clinically, we define erectile dysfunction or ED as the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection firm enough and long enough for sexual intercourse.  If you have occasional difficulty that occurs with stress, anxiety, illness or too much alcohol, do not immediately assume you have a problem. I often tell patients that panic is the first time you can’t get it up twice and fear is the second time you can’t get it up once.

You may have ED if you are consistently unable to get and keep an erection, and it seems to worsen over time. Communicate with your partner if your sexual experience is not satisfying for both of you and decide on the next step together.

erectile dysfunction treatment

“How do I know if I have ED?”

Ask yourself these 5 questions. Truthful answers help determine whether you suffer from ED. Grade each response from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), based on the context of the question  “1” indicates “very low,” “almost never,” or “very difficult,” and “5” equals “very high,” “always,” or “not difficult”.  

  1. How confident you are that you can get and maintain an erection?
  2. How often are your erections firm enough for penetration?
  3. How often are you able to maintain your erection during intercourse after penetration?
  4. How difficult is it to maintain your erection to the completion of intercourse?
  5. How often is intercourse satisfying for you?

The lower your score, the more severe your degree of ED. A score of 16 or below indicates moderate to severe ED.

Treatment options

Okay, so you answered the questions above and decided you may have erectile dysfunction. What’s next? Numerous treatment options are available to deal with the physical symptoms such as weak or non-existent erections.

Penis vacuum pumps and penis rings

Penis vacuum pumps help with erections by creating a vacuum around the penis to cause the chambers of it to engorge with blood.  A ring placed around the base of the penis traps blood in it to maintain the erection. Sounds good, right? However, if you keep the ring on too long more problems may result.

Intercavernous injections

This treatment involves injecting a formulated mixture of two or three chemicals into the shaft of the penis. These chemicals cause the vessels to dilate, filling the penile shaft with blood to cause an erection. Sounds like loads of fun.

Natural Treatment Options

Natural treatment options are centuries old. Some of these options include horny goatweed, yohimbe, maca root, ginko to name a few. Others involve certain foods, such as oysters.

The amino acid L-arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid available in over the counter powders or tablets. You may be familiar with this amino acid because bodybuilders and weightlifters often use it to encourage the muscular “pump” at the end of a workout. It is also used to help achieve erections. Here’s how it works: Once ingested, L-arginine is metabolized to nitric oxide, which is a vasodilator. This process causes the small blood vessels throughout the body to open up to allow better blood flow.

Medications

Sildenafil (generic name for Viagra) and tadalafil (generic name for Cialis) are probably the most well-known and touted of the medications used to treat ED.  They block the enzyme in the body that breaks down the nitric oxide. Originally developed to treat baldness, when given to trial subjects the men noticed a surprising side-effect. And a new billion dollar industry was born.

Surgical procedures

For ED that does not respond to any of these methods, surgical procedures are available to correct the problem. These involve the implantation of a prosthesis -either rigid or inflatable- in the penis. The results are usually very satisfactory to the man and his partner. But, as with any surgery, there are risks of complications.

Low Intensity Shock Wave Therapy (LISWT)

All of the above treatment options address the possible physical symptoms of ED, but unfortunately not the cause.  A newer option now available is called Low Intensity Shock Wave Therapy (LISWT). This procedure works to stimulates growth and regeneration of blood vessels, nerves and elastic tissue within the penis. (A later article will explore this in more depth.)

erectile dysfunction treatment options

The bottom line

Physical issues might cause your ED, or the situation might be the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, poor self-esteem and/or communication or intimacy challenges with your partner. Don’t be embarrassed – know you are in good company and that whatever the problem, chances are there’s a solution. You just need to find the erectile dysfunction treatment option that works best for you. It’s important to have what might be a difficult conversation with your significant other, therapist and/or doctor to get to root of the problem.

Stay tuned for more information about this important topic. This is the first in a series where I plan to discuss causes and treatments of ED, the relationship between testosterone and ED, ED and lifestyle issues and more.  Please email me at the Renewal Medical Centers of North Texas if you have specific questions you want me to answer – I’m here to help!

 

About the author:

dr ron klineDr. Ronald Kline graduated with his M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch, then completed both his general surgery residency and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He is certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.  Additionally, he is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. 

​Dr. Kline received his certification in age management medicine from the Cenegenics Institute. This training led him to incorporate hormone replacement therapy into his practice. He saw the effects hormone replacement provided in all aspects of the patient’s life, especially sexual health. From there, he looked for additional methods to improve and enhance sexual performance, which in turn brought him to Renewal Medical Centers and the innovative therapy for improving men’s sexual health.

renewal medical centers of north dallas

 

Disclosure: The information contained in this article is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you experience medical issues related to erectile dysfunction.

 

originally posted 11.2.2022
updated 3.20.2022

Previous Post

Second Act Of The Month Award (April 2022): Joyce Logan

Next Post

6 Passover Activities to Make the Holiday Fun for the Kids (and the Adults Too)!

POPULAR

valentine gifts for senior women
Valentine's Day Gifts

18 Unique and Special Valentine Gift Ideas for Any 50Plus Women in Your Life

02/06/2023
valentines gifts for men
Valentine's Day Gifts

18 Creative Valentines Gifts for 60 Year Old Men

02/06/2023
valentine's day gift ideas for seniors
Valentine's Day Gifts

Our Top 25 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for 2023 For Your 50Plus Loved Ones (Great Options for Both Men and Women!)

02/03/2023
Next Post
PASSOVER FUN FOR KIDS

6 Passover Activities to Make the Holiday Fun for the Kids (and the Adults Too)!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purposes.

Recent Posts

  • 18 Unique and Special Valentine Gift Ideas for Any 50Plus Women in Your Life
  • 18 Creative Valentines Gifts for 60 Year Old Men
  • Our Top 25 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for 2023 For Your 50Plus Loved Ones (Great Options for Both Men and Women!)
  • Code Name Sapphire: A World War 2 Novel by Pam Jenoff
  • Fashion For 50 Plus Women – Ideas for Outfits and Wardrobe Tips

distinctive life
gymglish




Try AARP's #1 Health App Now!

MIGHTY HEALTH is the first fitness and wellness app designed specifically for people over 50.

 

INCLUDES:
*Your own health coach
*Daily workout videos
*Personalized nutrition/exercise plans *Supportive community

START TODAY!

ACCESSIBLE AIRBNB HILL COUNTRY TX

Accessible Airbnb

DISCLAIMER: The health and wellness information included on this website is not a substitute for or a replacement of professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Latest Reviews

  • Product Review: The Meatstick 4X
    4.15
  • BOOK GIVEAWAY! The Lipstick Bureau by Michelle Gable
    4.45
  • Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert
    4.55

SUBSCRIBE TODAY!


  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Sitemap
  • Contact

© 2022 50PlusToday. LLC All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission: 50 Plus Today, Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Our 50PlusToday Team
    • 50PlusToday Advisory Council
    • In the News
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
  • WORK WITH US
    • Be Our Guest – 50PlusToday Online Senior Lifestyle Magazine
    • Advertorials (Sponsored Content) 50PlusToday
    • Online Advertising Agreement
    • Join Our Advance Book Review Team
    • The 50PlusToday SECOND ACT Award
  • HOT TOPICS
    • Health
    • Living
    • Money
    • Second Act
    • Technology
    • Travel
    • Work & Purpose
    • Gift Guides
    • Product Reviews
  • GIFT GUIDES
  • 50PLUS DIRECTORY
    • 50PLUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY
    • EVENT CENTER
      • FIND AN EVENT (FREE!)
      • ADD AN EVENTS (FREE!)

© 2022 50PlusToday. LLC All Rights Reserved