Erectile Dysfunction Treatments in Cork

Erectile Dysfunction is about being able to get and maintain an erection.

Erection problems (impotence) can happen at any age but is increasingly common in men over 40. It's usually nothing to worry about and can be related to stress or lifestyle issues, but if it persists over time, it may be due to cardiovascular problems, hormonal imbalances, or side effects of medications.

If you’re worried about erectile dysfunction we can help with both short-term and long-term solutions.

There are different treatments depending on the cause of erectile dysfunction. Medicine called PDE5 inhibitors, like Viagra and Cialis are often used to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction, however, there may be a more appropriate long-term cause and solution.

Potential causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction:

Cause 1
Narrowing of penis blood vessels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol

Treatment 1
Medicine to lower blood pressure, statins to lower cholesterol

Cause 2
Hormone problems

Treatment 2
Hormone replacement (for example, testosterone)

Cause 3
Side effects of prescribed medication

Treatment 3
Change to medicine after discussion with GP

Cause 4
Stress, weight, and mental health

Treatment 4
Diet, exercise and mental health support