Causes & Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction (“ED”) – the inability to achieve or sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse – affects an estimated 20 to 30 million men in the United States alone. Sometimes called “impotence,” ED is a condition in which a man can’t achieve or maintain an erection that’s adequate for the sexual satisfaction of a man and his partner.
Almost all adult men experience ED occasionally or once in a while. But for some men, regular or constant ED can totally derail their sex life and completely undermine their self-confidence. And, sadly, many men are too embarrassed to seek medical treatment for ED. This is a shame because, thanks to advanced modern treatments, nearly all men who seek medical treatment for ED can find relief.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
In the past, many people (including doctors) tended to blame erectile dysfunction on psychological issues. Others just considered it a “normal part of the aging process”. But recent advancements in modern medicine have lead to a better understanding of the causes of ED.
While ED can have a psychological component, urologists and men’s sexual health experts now understand that physical problems are at the root of most long-lasting cases of ED. Erections are mainly achieved through the blood vessels – so it makes sense that the most common causes of ED (especially in older men) are conditions that block blood flow to the penis.
These conditions leading to ED can include hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), diabetes, and improperly functioning veins that allow the blood to drain too quickly from the penis. Other disorders, including hormonal imbalances and certain surgeries, can also cause ED.
Additionally, certain medications can interfere with the nerve signals that make an erection happen, including some stimulants, sedatives, diuretics, antihistamines, and high blood pressure, cancer, or depression medications. Alcohol, tobacco, and some recreational drugs, such as marijuana, may also contribute to erectile dysfunction.
Much more rare – and typically in younger men – erectile dysfunction may result from psychological problems such as tension, anxiety, stress, sexual fears and/or rejection or childhood sexual abuse.
But, in the vast majority of ED cases that are not medication related, an underlying blood flow problem is the issue.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
The best treatment for a man’s erectile dysfunction will depend upon the underlying cause. That is why it is important to seek a diagnosis from a doctor – and not just take a hit-or-miss approach using pills or over-the-counter remedies.
Medications – including ED drugs like sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn) and tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca) – work by temporarily increasing blood flow to the penis. These can help a man get an erection once they’re sexually excited, but only for a small window of time. Additionally, ED medications come with a host of unpleasant and even dangerous side-effects. And Viagra is also unsafe to take with certain other medications.
An ED medicine called alprostadil can also be injected into the penis to help it fill up with blood to quickly cause an erection. But, seriously, who wants to take a shot in their penis every time they want to have sex?
The good news is that Dr. Gor offers Alma Duo™ – a new, revolutionary erectile dysfunction treatment that treats the underlying cause of erectile dysfunction. The Alma Duo is clinically proven to improve blood flow to the penis and restore sexual performance using “shockwaves”.
Alma Duo™ shock wave ED treatment is non-surgical, non-invasive, and no anesthetic is needed. There are NO painful injections and NO medications with dangerous side effects to take.
How Alma Duo™ Treats Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Alma Duo™ uses focused, low-intensity, ‘extracorporeal’ (external) shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) to improve blood flow to the penis by breaking up the plaque that is blocking the blood vessels. Alma Duo’s shockwaves also stimulate new blood vessels to form, resulting in improved and long-lasting blood flow to the penis. The result is natural occurring erections – without the need for pharmaceuticals.
LI-ESWT shockwave therapy was first used to break up kidney stones as far back as the 1980s. But clinical research soon demonstrated that the shockwaves also delivered anti-inflammatory benefits and promoted the formation of new blood vessels in the treated area.
Additionally, Alma Duo™ shockwave ED treatment is a comfortable, non-invasive, pain-free procedure. There are no needles or incisions – so (unlike P Shots) Alma Duo™ does not require any anesthesia. The typical Alma Duo™ treatment only takes about 15 minutes to complete – and there is absolutely no downtime afterwards so patients can resume regular daily activities immediately after treatment.
Shockwave Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Treatment | Englewood, NJ
If you are one of the millions of American men suffering from erectile dysfunction, you CAN get your sex life back! Schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Gor at our Englewood or Jersey City, NJ office to see if Alma Duo shockwave ED treatment is right for you. Take the first step to once again enjoy frequent, satisfying and spontaneous sex!