Aetna considers exogenous testosterone replacement therapy, including transdermal preparations, experimental and investigational for the treatment of non-hypogonadal impotence because its effectiveness in non-hypogonadal impotence has not been established. (See CPB 0345 - Implantable Hormone Pellets.)
But if underlying conditions are a suspected cause for your ED, you may need certain tests, such as:
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Don’t hold your breathDon’t push down — instead, squeeze your pelvic muscles together tightly as if you are trying to lift something up with those musclesTry to keep your stomach muscles relaxed throughoutRelax your pelvic floor muscles between each squeeze
According to the American Urological Association, ED affects as many as 30 million men in the United States.
Psychosexual counselling, or sex therapy, is an appropriate recommendation especially for men who are experiencing discord with their partner especially if the conflict is related to the man’s ED. Counselling usually consists of 5–20 sessions with counsellor. It is our recommendation that referral doctors treating men with ED make a referral to a psychotherapist or sex therapist who is certified by AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) of certified sexuality educator.43
Unlike other treatments for erectile dysfunction, PDE5i medications requires sexual stimulation to function. Without stimulation, these medications will not provide any effect.
If your erection problems have a medical cause, your doctor can explain the treatment options, the techniques needed to make them work and their suitability for your needs based on your overall health.
Spinal cord traumaMultiple sclerosisDiabetic neuropathyPelvic surgery (prostate, bowel)Parkinson’s diseaseAlzheimer’s diseasePoor Blood Flow
Check out the illustrations below for further insight into various ED treatments.
While the ED experience might feel overwhelming, know that there are medically backed treatment options available for erectile dysfunction.
This is especially important for erections. When a man is sexually stimulated, his penis fills with blood. This blood gives him the firmness he needs for sexual activity. Once he ejaculates, the blood flows out of the penis and back into the rest of his body.
Blood in the semen (haematospermia) Blood in the urine (haematuria) Erectile dysfunction (impotence) Fertility problems Incontinence of urine Kidney stones Male menopause (androgen deficiency in the ageing male) Premature ejaculation Prostate symptoms (bladder outlet obstruction) Raised PSA Testicle missing Testicular lump Tight foreskin (phimosis) Urinary infection (adult) Urinary infection (child)
In making a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction (ED), your doctor will start by taking a detailed medical and psychosexual history and conducting a thorough physical examination.
Burnett AL. Evaluation and management of erectile dysfunction. In: Wein AJ, Kavoussi LR, Partin AW, Peters CA, eds. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 27.
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