Testosterone Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is more likely to occur to men as they age. Many men have erection issues every now and then, but that is not the same as erectile dysfunction. A man has erectile dysfunction when he is unable to get or hold on to an erection long enough to have sex.

Erectile dysfunction is typically the result of a more serious health issue that is yet to be diagnosed. The most effective way to treat ED is by pinpointing the problems causing it and treating them. Doing so usually restores the man's ability to get erections.

Treating erectile dysfunction

Anyone who regularly has difficulty getting and keeping erections should talk to a doctor immediately. A proper diagnosis is needed to detect the underlying cause of the patient's condition. The doctor might evaluate the patient with a physical examination testing how parts off the penis shaft and testicles react to stimulation. Tests like blood tests and urine samples can also be used to diagnose conditions that cause ED. Health problems often associated with erectile dysfunction include:

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Low testosterone
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease

Once the doctor has properly diagnosed the patient's condition, appropriate treatments can be administered.

Treating ED with testosterone

As was listed above, low testosterone is one of the health conditions that can lead to erectile dysfunction. Testosterone is the male sex hormone and it plays an important role when it comes to a man's sex drive and ability to get erections.

Testosterone replacement therapy is not an effective way to treat patients with ED who have normal testosterone levels. The goal of TRT is to get the patient's testosterone to healthy levels. Doing so often leads to better erections and increased sexual desire for men with low testosterone. Testosterone replacement therapy can be administered using gels that the patient rubs on their body. Side effects of TRT include:

• Sleep apnea
• Lower fertility
• An enlarged prostate
• Enlarged breasts
• High fluid retention

Who should consider TRT

Any man who has had trouble getting erections for over three months should talk to a doctor about their condition. They will perform diagnostic tests to determine if the patient's condition is being caused by low testosterone or some other issue. Symptoms of low testosterone include:

• Loss of hair on the body
• The development of man boobs
• Reduced facial hair
• Lowered sex drive
• Reduced muscle mass and strength
• Fragile bones

Patients who have any of the symptoms listed above should get a blood test to analyze their testosterone levels. It is best to take such tests in the morning when testosterone levels are highest. Once a doctor determines a patient has low testosterone, they will look for the cause. For example, a patient might have low testosterone levels due to unhealthy pituitary glands.

Put ED behind you

There are many ways to treat erectile dysfunction nowadays, and testosterone replacement therapy is one option. Call or visit our Fresno clinic to learn more about how we can treat your ED.

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