Erectile Dysfunction
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
It is defined as situations in which penis erection cannot be achieved or maintained for a satisfactory sexual intercourse. In Turkey, approximately 70% of men over the age of 40 have varying degrees of erectile dysfunction.
Why Does Erectile Dysfunction Develop?
In order to achieve erection in the penis, the vascular, nervous and hormonal mechanisms must work in harmony with each other. Additionally, psychological factors also have an effect on erection. A disease that causes a disorder in any of these structures may cause erection problems.
Which Diseases Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), and some surgeries that can affect the vascular structure may cause erection problems. Additionally, some medications used for different diseases can also cause erectile dysfunction.
I Have Erectile Dysfunction, What Should I Do?
First of all, a medical examination is required. After your doctor receives the necessary information from you, he will request some tests (sugar, cholesterol, etc.). Color ultrasonography (doppler ultrasonography) may be requested when necessary.
What can be done in treatment?
A stepwise treatment method is available. First of all, some lifestyle changes are recommended. Afterwards, drug treatment is recommended to patients if necessary. Since these medications may interact with heart medications, it is important to use them under physician supervision.
In cases where drug therapy cannot be used, treatment with drugs injected into the penis is tried. If all this treatment is insufficient or if the patient requests it, it is recommended to wear a prosthesis.
What Types of Prostheses Are There?
In general terms, there are three types of prostheses. These are malleable, two-piece and three-piece prostheses. They all have different advantages and disadvantages. You need to discuss this issue in detail with your doctor.
Because fitting a prosthesis is an irreversible process. It should be known that the three-piece prosthesis is the prosthesis that can best imitate normal erection. However, the cost of prosthetics is slightly higher than others.
Does Wearing a Denture Have a Negative Effect on My Spouse?
Since the prosthesis is completely inserted into the body, it does not have a direct negative impact on your partner. However, if your partner has sexual dysfunction, it may need to be treated.
Does the Prosthesis Have a Negative Effect on Orgasm?
Wearing a prosthesis does not have a negative effect on the patient’s orgasm. In other words, the pleasure state before the prosthesis is installed will continue the same.