Affecting up to 30 million American men, erectile dysfunction is a common but highly treatable problem. This eMedTV article offers an overview of why erectile dysfunction occurs and how it is treated. This page also provides statistics on the topic.
Anything that interrupts events leading to an erection can be a cause of erectile dysfunction. The page of the eMedTV library explores things that are a cause of erectile dysfunction -- damage to the nerves, lifestyle choices, or certain medications.
Laboratory tests that can help in making an erectile dysfunction diagnosis include blood counts, urinalysis, and lipid profiles. This eMedTV article offers explanations of other methods doctors use to arrive at an erectile dysfunction diagnosis.
Erectile dysfunction treatment options include lifestyle changes, counseling, medications, vacuum devices, and surgery. This page on the eMedTV site provides detailed information about the benefits of each erectile dysfunction treatment.
An erectile dysfunction pill can be effective for many men, but it should be taken exactly as prescribed. This section of the eMedTV archives explains how an erectile dysfunction pill, such as Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis, is used to treat ED.
One aspect of erectile dysfunction research involves studying gene therapy as a possible approach for treating ED. This page on the eMedTV website outlines some of the erectile dysfunction research currently under way.
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