Erectile dysfunction impotence treatment

Erectile dysfunction is when you can’t get or maintain an erection adequate for sexual intercourse. It’s also called impotence and ED. Men of all ages can get ED from time to time, but some men experience it regularly.

If you have ED often, you’re not alone. An estimated 30 million men in the United States experience erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction isn’t easy to talk about. But it’s nothing to feel embarrassed about, either. If you’re having trouble, your Aurora urologist can treat your ED and help you get back to feeling like your old self.

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To get started, you’ll discuss your symptoms with your doctor. You’ll have a physical exam to check that your ED isn’t a symptom of an underlying health problem. Depending on what’s causing your ED, your treatment options may include medications, pumps, surgery or implants. Counseling might be another solution, especially if stress or depression is triggering or aggravating your ED.