How to treat erectile dysfunction
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing a lack of stamina during sexual activity, and have developed erectile dysfunction, which troubles me greatly. I would like to know, apart from psychological adjustment, what other methods are available to treat erectile dysfunction?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, common treatment options include:
1. Psychological counseling: Excessive psychological stress may lead to erectile dysfunction. Through psychological counseling, such as psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, patients can alleviate negative emotions such as anxiety and depression, thereby improving erectile function.
2. Behavioral training: Pelvic floor exercises and ejaculation control training can help improve sexual function and increase confidence.
3. Lifestyle modifications: Quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, and ensuring adequate sleep have positive effects on improving erectile dysfunction. Losing weight and controlling blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipid levels can also help prevent and treat erectile dysfunction.
4. Medication: Sildenafil citrate and tadalafil tablets are currently the first-line medications for treating erectile dysfunction, effectively enhancing erectile rigidity and duration.
5. Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy: This treatment can repair damage to the penile and surrounding tissue cells and promote the recovery of erectile function.
6. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Herbs such as Epimedium, Morinda root, and Angelica sinensis may be used to treat erectile dysfunction. These herbs have functions of warming the kidneys, invigorating yang, and nourishing the liver and kidneys.
Medication should be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician.
