If you are experiencing newly onset erectile dysfunction, there may be an underlying reason.
This is why it is necessary to have a visit with a doctor in person or via an Online Visit before getting started on any ED therapy including Sildenafil or Tadalafil.
Medical professionals can double-check if anything more serious might be going on to cause your bedroom issues.
In this article we will cover some of the most common causes of ED, and what you can do about it.
If your heart is not functioning at an optimal level, you may experience difficulty getting the proper blood flow to achieve and maintain an erection.
Your doctor can ensure that your heart is functioning properly before recommending ED therapy and make sure your heart is healthy enough for treatment.
Certain heart medications called nitrates may have dangerous interactions with ED medications, your doctor will review your current medications to ensure that there are no interaction risks.
High levels of total cholesterol and low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol are risk factors for erectile dysfunction.
High cholesterol or narrowed vessels may block the small vessels in the cavernosal shaft from getting the amount of blood flow needed to stay erect.
Your doctor can easily measure your cholesterol levels with a routine blood test.
When blood pressure is too high, it can lead to damage of the blood vessels, especially the smaller blood vessels like the ones found in the penis.
Blood pressures that are too high can be easily identified and treated to help avoid vessel damage.
If you are on blood pressure medications, take your medications as directed on an everyday basis to avoid new or additional damage to small vessels.
Healthy neurotransmitter production plays a big role in proper sexual functioning.
According to one study, depression can cause ED, and ED can exacerbate a depressive mood.
If your ED seems to coincide with mood issues, speak with your doctor about treatment options.
Certain depression medications, including SSRIs, may also play a role in ED.
Some medications may have worse sexual side effects than others.
Speak with your doctor about any new sexual side effects when starting antidepressant treatment to make sure you are on the best option for you.
Erectile dysfunction is reported in 35%-90% of diabetic men.
Elevated levels of blood sugar over a long period of time can lead to the damage of small vessels.
This may contribute to lowered blood flow and poorly functioning small vessels located in the penis.
If you have diabetes, keeping your blood sugar well regulated and taking your medications as prescribed may help you keep ED symptoms at bay.
Lower Testosterone levels in men have been associated with ED.
If your doctor has never tested to see if you are in the normal range for your age and you are having sexual symptoms, it may be worthwhile to look into your hormone levels.
Certain medications may have sexual side effects.
If your ED coincided with a change to your medications, ask your doctor if it could be a medication side effect.
Never stop a medication without speaking with your doctor, but starting the conversation about sexual side effects may help your doctor choose a medication that interferes less with sexual function.
Certain nerve and brain disorders may put you at increased risk for impotence.
Brain and nerve disorders may stop the normal communication between the brain and reproductive systems, making it difficult to achieve or maintain an erection.
This includes: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or Multiple Sclerosis.
Some men experience ED in the bedroom because they become too anxious that they will not be able to perform due to previous instances of ED.
Being too anxious in the bedroom can easily hinder normal sexual function.
Also, if you are having issues in your current relationship, you may experience ED symptoms until the issues are resolved.
For both of these issues, speaking with a relationship counselor to work through the problems and anxieties may help with ED symptoms.
If you have discovered that one of the above issues may have lead to your ED, making positive changes and improving the underlying conditions may help lessen symptoms of ED. As positive improvements in your overall health normally also come along with sexual improvements.
If a doctor approves that you are healthy enough for erectile dysfunction medications, you will likely be started on a PDE-5 Inhibitor.
PDE-5 inhibitors include medications like Sildenafil (Viagra) or Tadalafil (Cialis.)
You can attend an Online Visit with our doctors today to see if Sildenafil or Tadalafil treatment is a good option for you.
If you are a good candidate for treatment, we can ship your prescription directly to your front door.
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