Call the office or schedule an appointment online today. Erectile dysfunction means difficulty having or keeping an erection, which prevents satisfactory sexual activity. It's not uncommon to experience occasional erectile dysfunction, but it's a chronic problem for many men.
Psychological issues, such as depression and anxiety, can affect your physical health, including your sexual function. Vascular issues can occur because of diabetes, heart disease, physical trauma to the pelvis, and other conditions. These conditions restrict the blood flow to your groin and can inhibit your ability to achieve and maintain an erection.
Nerve issues can occur with diabetes, neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, excessive alcohol use, and other reasons. Nerve damage prevents normal signaling and sensation, which interferes with erections.
Endocrine system issues like low testosterone, thyroid disorders, and hypogonadism can cause a hormone imbalance that disrupts your sex drive and function. Medication can affect sex drive and function, with common culprits including some hypertension drugs, antidepressants, and sedatives, among many others. Specific treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH , prostate cancer, and other prostate conditions can also lead to erectile dysfunction.
Nikkhou can help with most reasons for erectile dysfunction, but he may refer you to a psychologist or other professional if your problem is psychological. Nikkhou takes a complete medical history and performs a physical exam along with a cardiovascular risk evaluation. Depending on the suspected causes of your erectile dysfunction, Dr.
