Is something not working for you or someone you know below your belt? Are you thinking you might need some help with getting an or maintaining an erection? Join Urologist Dr Christopher Love who explains all there is to know about what causes and how to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED) a very common problem that affects millions of men around the world. Approximately 2 million Australian men suffer from some form of ED - at any age and at any point in a man’s life. Most men have experienced difficulty in getting or keeping an erection at one-time in their lives. This is normal and is often related to anxiety or nervousness, having had too much to drink, tiredness or distraction. This does not indicate a problem but could indicate an issue if the difficulties are ongoing.

Treatment options may include: A Penile Implant procedure, which is the best option in most cases, and is the only way to fix the problem of ED and return the penis to the most normal spontaneous functioning. Lifestyle changes: stop smoking, lose weight, healthier diet, more exercise, control of blood pressure and cholesterol may all help in minimising the risk of ED occurring. Oral medications (PDE5 inhibitors). Injection therapy: self-injection of medication directly into the penis, Penile vacuum pumps and more. 

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