Of course, the test cannot and will not replace a medical examination and diagnosis. For each form of erectile dysfunction a medical examination is advisable. This is all the more true as even mild erectile dysfunctions can be an early warning sign for circulatory disorders such as coronary heart disease or peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Please answer the following 15 questions completely, otherwise an appraisal is not possible. You receive the test result at the end. It is only visible to you. 1. How often have you managed to get an erection during sexual activity in the last month? no sexual activity almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 2. When you had erections with sexual stimulation in the last month, how often were your erections hard enough for penetration? no sexual activity almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 3. When you attempted sexual intercourse in the last month, how often were you able to penetrate your partner? no attempt almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 4. During sexual intercourse in the last month, how often were you able to maintain your erection after you had penetrated your partner? no attempt almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 5. During sexual intercourse in the last month, how difficult was it to maintain your erection to completion of intercourse? no attempt extremely difficult very difficult difficult slightly difficult not difficult 6. How often have you attempted sexual intercourse in the last month? no attempts 1-2 attempts 2-3 attempts 5-6 attempts 7-10 attempts 11-20 attempts 7. When you attempted sexual intercourse, how often was it satisfactory for you? no attempt almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 8. How much did you like your sexual intercourse in the last month? no sexual intercourse very well liked well liked it was all right. not much liked not liked 9. When you have had sexual stimulation or intercourse during the last month, how often have you ejaculated? no sexual stimulation or intercourse almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 10. When you have had sexual stimulation or intercourse during the last month, how often have you had the feeling of orgasm (with or without ejaculation)? 11. How often did you feel sexual desire during the last month? almost always or always most times (much more than half the time) sometimes (about half the time) a few times (much less than half the time) almost never or never 12. How high would you rate your sexual desire during the last month? very high high moderate low very low to no desire 13. How satisfied have you been with your overall sex life during the last month? very satisfied quite satisfied about equally satisfied quite unsatisfied very unsatisfied 14. How satisfied have you been with your sexual relationship with your partner during the last month? very satisfied quite satisfied about equally satisfied quite unsatisfied very unsatisfied 15. How do you rate your confidence with regard to the last month that you could get and keep an erection? very high high moderate low very low
PDE5i medications do not work like an aphrodisiac and will not increase desire or libido.
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Aetna considers Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease medically necessary when the following criteria are met: The member has stable Peyronie’s disease without clinical changes (e.g., worsening curvature) for at least three months; and The member has a palpable plaque and curvature deformity of at least 30 degrees and less than 90 degrees prior to initiating Xiaflex therapy; and The member has intact erectile function (with or without medication); and The member is 18 years of age or older; and The member will receive a maximum of one treatment course with a maximum of 8 injections total, including any injections the member has received for any previous treatment.
Learn More About Diagnosing Erectile Dysfunction: Tests and Screenings, Early Diagnosis, and Your Doctors
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you can’t get and maintain a satisfying erection for sex. ED affects more than 30 million men in the United States. It is a topic that several men still find hard to talk about.
These exercises, when combined into a regimen that you do on a daily basis, help strengthen the muscles that are used to achieve and maintain an erection. Pharmaceuticals are always going to be popular, but if you set aside some time everyday for the above erectile dysfunction exercises, you will targeting the root cause of the problem and improving your chances of better erectile health.
GAINSWave®, the clinically proven, non-invasive therapy, was specifically developed for men seeking an erectile dysfunction treatment that would improve their sexual performance.
Unlike some aerobic and resistance exercises – which can be quite difficult if you’re not used to physical exercise – Kegels are easy. In fact, you can do them right now as you read this article.
You need at least three healthy things for an erection: a penis, blood vessels, and nerves. The most simplistic explanation of an erection is that nerves send signals to the blood vessels to deliver more blood to the penis. Then, spongy (erectile) tissue of the penis (corpus cavernosum) gets filled with blood and an erection occurs. If any of the above components are not functioning well, erection may not happen.
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If the tablets mentioned above don't work, then injecting a medicine called Caverject into the base of your penis is another option. It allows most men to get an erection, which may last beyond ejaculation. Some men may be put off by this method, but the injector devices are simple and convenient to use and the procedure is virtually painless. Your doctor or sexual health specialist needs to show you in person how to use it safely.
Bullet point: In men with ED, assessing androgen status is a simple evaluation, and therapy when indicated can be beneficial, and in most men, safe.
Men with a rare heart condition known as long QT syndrome should not take vardenafil since this may lead to abnormal heart rhythms. The QT interval is the time it takes for the heart's muscle to recover after it has contracted and is measured on an electrocardiogram (EKG). In addition, vardenafil is not recommended for men taking medications that can affect the QT interval such as quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, and sotalol.
Writing in the journal Physiotherapy, Mr Myers said 30 per cent of men suffer from premature ejaculation. Figures suggest more than half of men over the age of 50 have erectile dysfunction, which gets more common with age
Smoking, excessive use of alcohol and illicit drugs are also associated with ED.13 A study in 2005 suggests that ED is not only more likely among men who smoked compared with those who never did, but that in younger men with ED, cigarette smoking is very likely the cause of their impotence.14 15
There are also specific treatments for some of the causes of erectile dysfunction. Treatments for some causes of erectile dysfunction Possible cause Treatment Narrowing of penis blood vessels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol Medicine to lower blood pressure, statins to lower cholesterol Hormone problems Hormone replacement (for example, testosterone) Side effects of prescribed medicine Change to medicine after discussion with GP
Self-administered injections of prostaglandin E1 (Caverject® or Invicorp®) provide a simple means of obtaining a natural erection. You will be taught how to administer the injections (pictured) and told what to do in the event of problems such as an erection which will not go down.