Erectile Dysfunction has been a growing menace in recent times with an increase in work-life and living style issues. This sexual health issue is mainly faced by males and this often causes a number of psychological problems for them.
Along with an urge to avoid sexual contact, getting performance anxiety issues to feeling not capable enough sexually, studies conducted worldwide have suggested that men often fall prey to far-reaching consequences because of having these psychological side effects.
If there is someone close to you who is facing this particular issue, then most probably you will never come to know of it as sexual health issues are still looked at as a hush-hush matter and people are still scared of being judged.
But, knowing the symptoms, causes, and treatment can definitely help you to keep an eye out on your close ones and help them discreetly as much as possible by providing the right direction of advice to consult sexologists for treatment.
- There are no such visible or extreme symptoms of ED. But, there are always subtle hints about the suffering like a lack of interest or urge to perform sexually, overly anxious when it comes to sexually related matters, avoiding one’s partner sexually, a decrease in sexual stamina, taking a long time to become sexually ready and so on. Noticing these small symptoms can help you direct whoever is suffering from ED in the correct direction.
- The causes of ED can be multiple. It can be a health issue like being diabetic or having a latent undiagnosed medical problem. Stress and anxiety are also contributing factors to erectile dysfunction. It is also important to note that ED differs from person to person. Some may experience a complete erectile dysfunction while for a few others it may be that the erection does not stay for long or there is a case of premature ejaculation. Living today’s hectic lifestyle along with unhealthy eating and sleeping pattern also takes a toll on the sexual well-being of a person.
- Going to a sexologist to seek help for ED is recommended because with the advancement in medical science it is now possible to treat and cure ED without any long-lasting side effects. There are multiple treatments available depending on the root cause of ED for each individual. Some may face ED due to stress and anxiety and having therapy sessions along with small adjustments made in your lifestyle under the guidance of a sexologist can help you to overcome your ED issue in almost no time.
- For other issues, that may require more intricate medical attention, sexologists will ensure to conduct a full body check-up to diagnose any untreated or hidden health issues and start with a treatment that would slowly reflect on treating your ED. Along with medications and therapy, regular sexually exciting activities are also suggested to help you realise your improvement in aparticular case. It also helps your consulting sexologist ensure that the treatment is working out for you and make your consulting doctor decide on the next course of treatment for you to further expedite your treatment.