Treating Erectile Dysfunction: What To Do About Erectile Dysfunction
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Treating erectile dysfunction
Sometimes the medical exam reveals a straightforward explanation for erectile dysfunction, such as a side effect of medication or of discord between the man and his partner. If the problem is a medication, sometimes the drug can be discontinued or a new one substituted. If there's emotional difficulty in a relationship with a partner, couples therapy may be helpful.
But for about three-fourths of men with erectile dysfunction, the cause is more complex. It may be vascular disease, neurological disease, or diabetes, or it may be the result of prostate surgery or radiation. If you are one of these men, chances are excellent that you can be helped by medication or another therapy. Counseling may help, too. Open communication with your partner is another important part of the treatment process.
| Last updated: | September 05, 2008 |
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