Friday, March 18, 2011

Sexual dysfunction men treatment

Sexual dysfunction in men are common but most of the people avoid to talk about  that disorder.sexual disorder is one of the severe and concerning disorder.Sexual dysfunction includes all these premature ejaculation, erection problems, erectile dysfunction, an orgasm, loss of interest in sex impotence, inability to obtain sustain erection.

So if a men suffering from sexual disorder may have any one of the above problems.Sexual dysfunction can also defined as a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity.

Sexual dysfunction in men can treated with both physical or psychological methods.firstly the most important thing is that to diagnose the sexual problem is due to physical problem or psychological problem. Several tests can be used to evaluate the causes and extent of male sexual problems.Following are some tests which evaluate the causes of sexual dysfunction


  • Blood tests (These tests are done to evaluate hormone levels)
  • Vascular assessment(his involves an evaluation of the blood flow to the penis. A blockage in a blood vessel supplying blood to the penis may be contributing to erectile dysfunction.)
  • Sensory testing (Particularly useful in evaluating the effects of diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage), sensory testing measures the strength of nerve impulses in a particular area of the body.)
  • Octurnal penile tumescence and rigidity testing(This test is used to monitor erections that occur naturally during sleep)

Psychological treatment:

  • Lifestyle changes such avoiding smoking, drug or alcohol abuse can also help in treatment.
  • Psychological therapy(Therapy by an expert counselor can help a person address feelings of anxiety, fear or guilt that may have an impact on sexual function.)
  • Information(Information about sex, and sexual behaviors and responses may help a man overcome his anxieties about sexual function. Open dialogue with your partner about your needs and concerns also helps to overcome many barriers to a healthy sex life)
  • Marriage counseling sessions are recommended .

Physical treatment:

  • Medications(re known medications, such as sildenafil (Viagra), varderafil (Levitra), or tadalafil (Cialis) may help improve sexual function in men by increasing blood flow to the penis.)
  • Hormones(Men with low levels of testosterone may benefit from hormone injections. The use of a testosterone patch applied to the scrotum or other parts of the body has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to help increase testosterone levels to a normal range. Testosterone replacement by pills and implantable pellets also is being evaluated. )
  • Mechanical support(supports  such as vacuum devices and penile implants may help men with erectile dysfunction. )
  • Self-injection of medications directly into the penis
  • Vascular surgery to correct blood vessel problems
  • Inflatable penile implants.