Treatments of Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is treated in a number of ways. Sometimes natural and herbal means are used while other times prescription drugs and mechanical devices are used.

In some of the most extreme cases, different enhancement surgeries are administered to a man. The type of treatment you used depends upon your needs as well as what you hope to achieve by treatment.

Herbal solutions-A variety of herbal over-the-counter solutions have been used over the years. Some of the most popular are ExtenZe or VigRX. These solutions provide a variety of benefits such as making a man harder for longer periods and helping him become aroused when stimulated.

Mechanical Devices-Vacuums and pumps are among the top devices used. There are a large number of them available with out a prescription. Often they can be found in department stores, online stores, or pharmacies. Sometimes they come with extra components such as a rubber band that would tie around the base of the penis. This is to help keep the blood remaining in the erect penis.

Prescription medications-The purpose of medications such as Viagra or Cialis is to help a man get aroused when stimulated. The length of time that the medication is effective varies-from a few hours to 36 hours. The main function of this medication is to get a man’s blood circulation going.

Surgery-Fat transfer and tissue grafting procedures help enhance the length and girth (width) of a penis. Other kinds of surgeries are used to help a man get an erection. One of the most popular would be the placement of implants in a man’s scrotum or penis in order to help him achieve an erection.

Counseling-There is times when erectile dysfunction issues are merely psychological or at least in part psychological. Therefore, talking about issues surrounding impotence or sexual disinterest might help. For instance, perhaps it is because of the death of a spouse or it is a result of being in a bad relationship for so long or a by-product of sexual abuse or other trauma.

Exercises-Stretching and milking (jelqing) exercises are among the most common. These are practiced in order to get a man’s member working right. Certain routines can make a man more erect and/or permanently extend the length of his penis.

If you have any questions about the validity of these methods used above you can seek doctor’s advice. A thorough checkup is recommended before using any type of erectile dysfunction or male enhancement treatment.