Conditions
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to attain or maintain a penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Statistics show that 1 in 10 men suffer from this condition. The staff at West Georgia Urology recognize this is a very sensitive issue and can provide patients with a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for erectile dysfunction.
Evaluation
The evaluation begins with a detailed history and physical examination and may include the following:
- Blood tests
- Symptom score
- PSA
Causes
- Nerve disorders and injuries
- Blood supply abnormalities
- Some cancer treatments
- Hormone disorders
- Medications
- Psychological conditions
- Aging – aging in and of itself is not a cause for ED but other conditions caused by aging can contribute to ED.
- Medical Conditions eg. Diabetes, high-blood pressure and heart conditions
Treatment
- Reversal of potential causes
- Medications
- Penile injection therapy
- Urethral suppositories
- Vacuum pump
- Penile prosthesis
