Erectile Dysfunction Treatment in Dubai
Some men experience low self-esteem and issues with their partnerships due to erectile dysfunction; however, professional ED treatment in Dubai will provide you with power over your sex life again. At Yugen Care, we have highly trained urology doctors who identify the causes of ED and then prescribe the best treatment. Such measures may involve changes in diet and other habits, the use of pills or shots, or minor surgery. The friendly nature of our services makes you comfortable during the process of enhancing your sexual health. Let us help you regain functionality, mobility, and, above all – hope for the future. Yugen Care aims to empower you to live a better quality life by boosting your confidence.
What is it?
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.
Having erection trouble from time to time isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, however, it can cause stress, affect your self-confidence, and contribute to relationship problems. Problems getting or keeping an erection can also be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs treatment and a risk factor for heart disease.
What are the types of erectile dysfunction?
- Vascular erectile dysfunction:
Vascular ED includes causes that affect the blood vessels that send blood to the tissues in your penis that allow you to get and maintain an erection, or the valves in the penis that normally hold blood inside. Vascular ED is the most common type of ED.
- Neurogenic erectile dysfunction.
Neurogenic ED occurs because of nerve problems, which prevent signals from traveling from your brain to your penis to create an erection. This can happen because of trauma, pelvic surgery, radiation therapy or neurologic conditions like stroke, spinal stenosis, and multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Hormonal erectile dysfunction.
Hormonal ED refers to ED that happens because of testosterone deficiency, or in some cases as a result of thyroid issues.
- Psychogenic erectile dysfunction.
Psychogenic ED involves psychological conditions (conditions that affect your thoughts, feelings or behavior) that can cause ED.
How common is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is the most common sex-related condition that men and people assigned male at birth (AMAB) report to healthcare providers, especially as they age and develop other health issues.
What is the usual age for erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction affects over 50% of people who identify as male between the ages of 40 and 70. And those numbers may be higher — many don’t seek help for the condition due to embarrassment or shame.
What are the symptoms of erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction symptoms include:
- Only sometimes being able to get an erection before sexual intercourse.
- Being able to get an erection before sexual intercourse but not being able to maintain it during sexual intercourse.
- Complete inability to get an erection.
- Requiring a lot of stimulation to maintain an erection.
What causes erectile dysfunction?
There are many possible causes of ED, including conditions that affect your:
Circulatory system.
The circulatory system includes the blood vessels that carry blood throughout body. penis needs adequate blood flow to become erect and maintain an erection. penis also relies on a series of valves to close when it fills with blood — in some cases, these valves stop working as they should.
Nervous system.
Your nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves. They work together to send electrical impulses that help the body move and feel, including your erectile mechanism.
Endocrine system.
endocrine system includes the glands that create and release hormones. Hormones help tell body to perform certain functions. Testosterone may help open (vasodilate) your blood vessels, which helps blood flow to penis.
The factors may include:
Certain conditions or diseases
- Diabetes and diabetes-related neuropathy.
- High blood pressure (hypertension).
- High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia).
- Vascular disease.
- Chronic kidney disease.
- Peyronie’s disease.
- Low testosterone (testosterone deficiency).
- Injuries (trauma) to your penis and surrounding areas can also cause ED. They include:
- Penile fracture.
- Injuries to your pelvis bones (hip bones, sacrum and tailbone), bladder, prostate and spinal cord.
- Pelvic surgery, including prostate, colon or bladder cancer surgery.
- Radiation therapy.
Certain medications
Erectile dysfunction is a common side effect of many prescription drugs. Common medications that list ED as a potential side effect include:
- Anti-anxiety medications (anxiolytics).
- Blood pressure medications.
- Chemotherapy drugs.
- Parkinson’s disease drugs.
- Prostate cancer drugs.
- Muscle relaxers.
- Anti-seizure medications.
- Other substances
Substances that have addiction potential may cause ED, including:
These substances can affect and suppress your central nervous system. They can also cause severe damage to your blood vessels, which may lead to permanent erectile dysfunction.
Psychological and/or emotional conditions
- Fear of sexual intercourse or intimacy.
- Low self-esteem.
FAQ
Who does erectile dysfunction affect?
You may have a greater risk of getting ED if you:
- Are 40 or older.
- Have diabetes.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) over 25.
- Have depression.
- Are physically inactive.
Diagnosis and Tests
How is erectile dysfunction diagnosed?
The diagnosis of ED is done by determination of its cause. Through reviewing medical history, performing physical exam, laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging tools which may include:
- Blood tests.
- Complete blood count (CBC).
- Lipid panel.
- Liver function tests.
- Kidney function tests.
- Thyroid tests.
- Testosterone test.
- Urinalysis (urine test).
- Penile Doppler ultrasound.
- Tests that measure if the nerves in your penis respond to vibrations (penile biothesiometry).
- Drugs that temporarily make your penis erect (vasoactive injection).
- Magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA).
Management and Treatment
What is the best way to fix erectile dysfunction?
The first step in treating erectile dysfunction is identifying the underlying cause. A healthcare provider will help determine the best treatment for you. Treatment options may include:
- Lifestyle modification:
Including Cardiovascular exercise, Quitting smoking and …….
- Oral medications that help increase blood flow to your penis, but it is not permanent treatment and carries side effects.
- Penile low-intensity focused shockwave therapy (LiSWT).
This noninvasive treatment improves blood flow by using sound waves.
- P-SHOT
Platelets rich plasma that derived from patient blood inject in penis that enhance regenerative process in penile tissue.
- Vacuum constriction device (penis pump).
- Testosterone replacement therapy, which is available as a gel, injection, patches, and pellets, in some cases.
Penile implant procedure. A penile implant is a procedure in which places a device into penis to make it hard. But it used when every previous treatment failed.