Erectile dysfunction treatment

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION TREATMENT KUALA LUMPUR

Erectile Dysfunction or in short ED, is one of the most sensitive health issues that is not commonly discussed among men in Malaysia. In Malaysia, a published study among men aged 40-70 years old in the primary care setting revealed that the prevalence of erectile dysfunction is 69.5%. It also illustrated that erectile dysfunction is not just a disease among elderly man as it had a prevalence of 49.7% among men in their 40s and this increases with age.
With increasing ease of access to erectile dysfunction pills via direct to consumer digital clinics or pharmacies, it helps men get temporary relief from the problem, but unfortunately that will not solve the underlying problem. Moreover, some commonly used pills may stop working as the condition progresses.

Therefore, for prolonged relief and sustaining confidence in the bedroom, one needs to identify and treat the underlying cause. Erectile dysfunction (ED) could be the main sign of many health conditions. Cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, diabetes, prostate issues, psychological problems, obesity, and even medications are some of the common causes of ED.

At Hisential clinics, you can expect that our doctors would be able to pinpoint the cause of your ED and provide the appropriate treatment. The treatment may include oral prescription drugs, injectables, vacuum pumps, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, etc. Often, our doctors would combine multiple therapies, thus helping men regain confidence and get a hard erection.

Common causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED Causes)

Some of the common causes of ED are:

Diabetes
Cardiovascular diseases and blockages in penile arteries
Hypertension and even some drugs used to treat high blood pressure
Hormonal imbalances, including low testosterone
Prostate issues like inflammation or hyperplasia
Peyronie’s disease or bent penis
Psychological problems like depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
Neurological conditions
A venous leak or cavernosal insufficiency
Obesity
The side effect of medications or even substance abuse

ED is not a life-threatening condition. Nonetheless, it may be a primary sign of something more severe like undiagnosed diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

Treatment options for Erectile Dysfunction (ED Treatment)

Quite often, treatment for ED would begin with extensive health screening. Doctors would first exclude severe conditions like heart disease or diabetes.

Any treatment of ED would include lifestyle changes like weight loss, quitting smoking, cutting down alcohol consumption, and even changes in some medications.

Some of the commonly used treatments of ED are:

Oral Medications

These days, doctors start ED treatment with PDE5 inhibitors. These medications causes the muscles in the penile blood vessels to relax and thus increasing penile blood flow on sexual arousal. Nowadays, there are many other drugs with a similar mode of action. There are even PDE5 inhibitors that are approved for daily use.

These drugs have replaced many traditional treatments as they are effective in about 80% of cases. However, one should not use these drugs without consulting a doctor. Doctors would recommend the right kind of dose and ensure you don’t have underlying medical conditions that could increase the adverse effect of the medication.. Moreover, they would also ensure the safe use of these medications. For example, those taking drugs to treat hypertension may require dosage correction.