Supercharged libido and poor erections trigger a feeling of self-doubt and failure, consulting an urologist can help resolve the condition.
It can be frustrating for men with an active sexual desire, having to experience an ordeal of being unable to maintain a firm erection. This condition is now common to men of all age groups, unlike earlier when it affected only older men of 40+ ages. The debility although temporary in younger men, requires medical intervention when it becomes difficult to maintain an erection, causing disruption more than 25% of the time during copulation.
The urologist will ask for a penile ultrasound test to check for blood flow problems. In addition, blood test to determine complete blood count, metabolic panel, hormone profile and PSA will allow the physician to know the underlying causes for erectile problems. There are other clinical tests including neurological (nerve) testing, nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), psychometric testing, urine analysis and rigidity monitoring.
Some causes for the condition include hormonal imbalance or an underlying endocrine disorder, necessitating a line of treatment depending on the diagnosis. The doctor may prescribe oral pills or injections into the penis, including insertion of medicine into the urethra. The other form of treatment may include vacuum devices or even surgery.
There is general view that for the erectile tissue to remain flexible, regular nocturnal erection is necessary to keep erections strong and well nourished with oxygenated blood. Having regular sex the natural way makes that possible. However, when situational, physical or psychological conditions do not allow that, alternative drug-induced erections are the only options possible. The prescription medicines for the condition include Sidenafil (Viagra), Vardenafil (Levitra), and Tadalafil (Cialis).
