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A Man’s Guide to Overcoming Erectile Dysfunction
In most cases of erectile dysfunction (ED), aging or a medical condition is preventing the penis from receiving enough blood flow to achieve an erection. A less common cause involves men who experience anxiety over performance abilities, penis size or maintaining an erection during intercourse. Both physical and psychological issues can interfere with blood flow to the penis, a physiological response to sexual arousal that is essential for getting an erection.1
Is Erectile Dysfunction Common to All Men Over 50?
Erectile dysfunction is not an age-related condition specifically but affects older men simply because older men (and women) start developing chronic diseases that impact their circulatory system. In fact, men over 50 who do not have heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or atherosclerosis or diabetes may expect to be capable of achieving erections well into their 70s and even 80s.2
Prescription Medications and Erectile Dysfunction
Certain prescription medications can cause erectile dysfunction in men of all ages. Tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Elavil, Tofranil, and Zoloft may diminish a man’s libido and negatively impact their ability to feel sexually aroused. High blood pressure medications (anti-hypertensives), diuretics, and beta blockers can cause ED due to reducing nerve impulse activity leading to erections. Diuretics lower zinc levels in a man’s body, a mineral needed to produce testosterone.3
Some anti-hypertensives do not generally cause erectile dysfunction. These include alpha blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium-channel blockers, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). If you are taking one of these medications for high blood pressure and are experiencing ED, tell your doctor about this uncommon side effect.
Downsides of Traditional Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Oral ED medications like Viagra and Cialis are expensive and need to be taken several hours before you have sexual intercourse, which takes the spontaneity out of intimacy with your significant other. Vacuum devices may help you get an erection but does nothing to maintain an erection. In addition, they can cause bruising and reduce the force of your ejaculation. The “last resort” treatment for erectile dysfunction is an inflatable or semi-rigid penile implant. However, penile implant procedures are considered major surgeries and can cost over $10,000. In addition, there is no guarantee the implant will function as expected.4
Renew Health & Wellness Offers A Drug-Free, Surgery-Free, Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
RenewPulse (Acoustic Wave Therapy) Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
For men with health problems that interfere with blood flow to the penis, RenewPulse may be the ED treatment they have been looking for that doesn’t take the spontaneity away from intimate moments.
A safe, painless procedure using low intensity/high frequency sound waves to stimulate repair of weakened blood vessels and improve blood flow to the penis, RenewPulse also promotes growth of healthy, new blood vessels while removing substances called “micro-plaque” that prevent blood from flowing freely through penile vessels.
Additionally, RenewPulse is the recommended treatment for Peyronie’s disease, a condition that reduces a man’s ability to achieve an erection due to abnormal curvature of the penis.
If taking pills or surgery is not how you want to treat your erectile dysfunction, schedule a consultation appointment at Renew Health and Wellness to learn more about how RenewPulse can help put the sexual spark back in your life.
References
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/symptoms-causes/syc-20355776
- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ije/2014/878670/
- https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/drugs-linked-erectile-dysfunction
- https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/erectile-dysfunction-treatment#1
In most cases of erectile dysfunction (ED), aging or a medical condition is preventing the penis from receiving enough blood flow to achieve an erection. A less common cause involves men who experience anxiety over performance abilities, penis size or maintaining an erection during intercourse. Both physical and psychological issues can interfere with blood flow to the penis, a physiological response to sexual arousal that is essential for getting an erection.1
Is Erectile Dysfunction Common to All Men Over 50?
Erectile dysfunction is not an age-related condition specifically but affects older men simply because older men (and women) start developing chronic diseases that impact their circulatory system. In fact, men over 50 who do not have heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or atherosclerosis or diabetes may expect to be capable of achieving erections well into their 70s and even 80s.2
Prescription Medications and Erectile Dysfunction
Certain prescription medications can cause erectile dysfunction in men of all ages. Tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Elavil, Tofranil and Zoloft may diminish a man’s libido and negatively impact their ability to feel sexually aroused. High blood pressure medications (anti-hypertensives), diuretics and beta blockers can cause ED due to reducing nerve impulse activity lead to erections. Diuretics lower zinc levels in a man’s body, a mineral needed to produce testosterone.3
Some anti-hypertensives do not generally cause erectile dysfunction. These include alpha blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium-channel blockers and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). If you are taking one of these medications for high blood pressure and are experiencing ED, tell your doctor about this uncommon side effect.
Downsides of Traditional Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Oral ED medications like Viagra and Cialis are expensive and need taken several hours before you have sexual intercourse, which takes the spontaneity out of intimacy with your significant other. Vacuum devices may help you get an erection but does nothing to maintain an erection. In addition, they can cause bruising and reduce the force of your ejaculation. The “last resort” treatment for erectile dysfunction is an inflatable or semi-rigid penile implant. However, penile implant procedures are considered major surgeries and can cost over $10,000. In addition, there is no guarantee the implant will function as expected.4
Renew Health & Wellness Offers A Drug-Free, Surgery-Free, Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
RenewPulse (Acoustic Wave Therapy) Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
For men with health problems that interfere with blood flow to the penis, RenewPulse may be the ED treatment they have been looking for that doesn’t take the spontaneity away from intimate moments.
A safe, painless procedure using low intensity/high frequency sound waves to stimulate repair of weakened blood vessels and improve blood flow to the penis, RenewPulse also promotes growth of healthy, new blood vessels while removing substances called “micro-plaque” that prevent blood from flowing freely through penile vessels.
Additionally, RenewPulse is the recommended treatment for Peyronie’s disease, a condition that reduces a man’s ability to achieve an erection due to abnormal curvature of the penis.
If taking pills or surgery is not how you want to treat your erectile dysfunction, schedule a consultation appointment at Renew Health and Wellness to learn more about how RenewPulse can help put the sexual spark back in your life.
References
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/symptoms-causes/syc-20355776
- https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ije/2014/878670/
- https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/drugs-linked-erectile-dysfunction
- https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/erectile-dysfunction-treatment#1
