What is impotence?
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is the most common sex problem that men report to their doctor.It affects as many as 30 million men. It is the type of sexual dysfuction in which the penis fails to become or stay erect during sexual activities. It’s used interchangeably with ED.
What will happen If you have ED?
- Trouble getting an erection
- Trouble keeping an erection for a long enough period of time
- Reduced sex drive
- Feelings of embarrassment or guilt
- Low self-esteem
Symptoms of Other Sexual Disorders
Some sexual disorders are related to ED and may cause similar symptoms to ED, such as:
- Premature ejaculating(ejaculating too soon)
- The inability to have an orgasm after sufficient stimulation
- Delayed ejaculation (when ejaculation takes too long)
What Causes Impotency In Man?
ED can result from health problems, emotional issues, or from both. Some known risk factors are:
- Being over age 50
- Having high blood sugar (Diabetes)
- Having high blood pressure
- Having cardiovascular disease
- Having high cholesterol
- Smoking
- Using drugs or drinking too much alcohol
- Being obese
- Lacking exercise
Emotional Causes of ED
The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events that cause an erection, starting with feelings of sexual excitement. A number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. These include:
- Anxiety
- Relationship conflicts
- Stress at home or work
- Stress from social, cultural or religious conflicts
- Worry about sex performance
Physical Causes of ED
ED happens when:
- There is not enough blood flows into the penis
- The penis cannot trap blood during an erection
- Nerve signals from the brain or spinal cord do not reach the penis
- Diabetes can cause small vessel disease or nerve damage to the penis
- Surgery and or radiation for cancers treatments near the pelvis can affect the penis’ functionality
- Drugs used to treat other health problems can negatively impact erections
Prevention of Erectile Dysfunction
Certain measures can help you lower your risk of ED. These include:
- Quit Smoking
- Eat a healthy diet
- Lose weight
- Exercise daily
- Maintain normal blood pressure
- Get help for alcohol or drug addiction problems
- Consider couples counselling if you and your partner are having trouble communicating
Treatment and Medication Options for Erectile Dysfunction
Several treatment options are available to help ED. Sometimes, resolving underlying medical conditions will also improve your ED symptoms.
- Oral drugs Popular medicines like Viagra work by boosting the effects of nitric oxide — a chemical that relaxes muscles in the penis.
- Injections Some medicines can be injected or placed inside the penis to help create an erection.
- Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy:LI-ESWT is an innovative medical treatment that uses low intensity acoustic sound waves in an attempt to address the vascular cause of erectile dysfunction, and not just its symptoms, by encouraging the growth of new blood vessels.was first used in a medical context in the 1970s to fragment kidney stones. Since then, it has been used in orthopedics because of its anti-inflammatory benefits and cardiology to promote the formation of blood vessels. The effectiveness of LI-ESWT for ED was proven by several clinical studies that provided encouraging results.
Alma Duo™ for ED
Alma Duo™ is a revolutionary treatment for men with ED. It uses focused low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) to improve blood flow and restore natural function.
- Pain-free
Non-surgical, non-invasive,no needles and no prescription drugs - No downtime
Fast 15 minutes in-office treatment - Good Results
Increases blood flow to improve erection - Long-Lasting
Clinically proven long-term results
Am I a Good Candidate for Alma Duo™?
If you have ED caused by vascular disorders, you may be a good candidate for Alma Duo™. Alma Duo™ is not effective for men with ED caused by psychological or behavioral problems.
