05/26/2021
Along with TRT, our providers sometimes add ED medication, HCG, or sermorelin based on symptoms identified during your visit.
What causes erectile dysfunction (ED)?
An er****on is a sequence of events where the brain sends signals throughout the body triggering psychological and physical actions to send blood flow to the p***s. If any one of those triggers are off, you have ED. Erectile dysfunction causes by a number of medical conditions or psychological issues.
Performance anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, other psychological disorders.
Erectile dysfunction is generally considered to be primarily mental and less physical if er****ons continue during sleep or when men wake up with morning wood. Depression, anxiety, or other problems can affect both er****ons and s*x drive. Outside factors like issues at home or work certainly impact your thoughts. One of the more common phycological roadblocks for men both young and old is performance anxiety.
Performance anxiety is a complex topic that may be as simple a worry how you look or a more intense situation when worrying about premature ej*******on. Some men worry about pleasing their partner. Others may worry about being a novice in the bedroom. All of these phycological issues can be addressed and reversed...
Frequent or worsening ED may be a sign of more serious conditions commonly found in men like:
Cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, or high blood pressure. ED may also be a sign of hormone imbalance and low testosterone, which are both bothersome, but treatable conditions...
Obesity and excess fat is linked to ED and more common in men with high blood pressure and diabetes.
High cholesterol in the blood can damage the blood vessels impacting blood flow to the p***s causing ED.
ED is 64% more common in men with sleep apnea. Studies show that the sleep disruption may be related to low blood oxygen levels while men sleep. ED caused by sleep apnea can be treated and reserved with a CPAP or other treatment devices to improve s*xual function. Snoring is a telling sign that you may have sleep apnea...
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