If erectile dysfunction is affecting your sexual health, lifestyle, and general wellness, the medical providers of Associated Urologists of North Carolina have solutions in seven offices in Apex, Cary, Clayton, Dunn, Raleigh, or Wake Forest, North Carolina.
With proper medical care and support, you no longer have to deal with erectile dysfunction. Regain your sexual vitality and call Associated Urologists of North Carolina today. Erectile dysfunction ED refers to difficulty achieving an erection or keeping an erection firm enough for satisfying sexual experiences.
Erectile dysfunction can have a number of underlying causes, such as:. Other factors might also be involved. In some cases, multiple factors can contribute to the development of erectile dysfunction. Your urologist performs a thorough analysis of your current and previous medical issues, family history, lifestyle, and other possible contributing factors to determine the cause of your erectile dysfunction and the best ways to treat it. Treatment of erectile dysfunction varies depending on the underlying causes.
If the cause of your erectile dysfunction is emotional rather than physical, your urologist might suggest therapy with a mental health professional. Your urologist might suggest healthy lifestyle changes, such as nutritional counseling, stress management, and regular exercise, to provide relief.
Lifestyle changes can be helpful, especially when combined with other treatments. Your provider might also recommend that you stop smoking and drinking alcohol and lose weight. Other medical conditions such as diabetes and poor circulation can be causes of erectile dysfunction.
