top of page

Men's Sexual Health/Rehabilitation

Erectile dysfuntion.jpg
Infor Erectile dysfunction.png

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)

​

DEFINITION

  • the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. 

​

CAUSES

  • Organic - vascular, neurological, endocrine dysfunction or drug adverse effects

  • Psychogenic - mood disorders, sexual performance anxiety or relational difficulties

​

INCIDENCE/PREVALENCE

  • 30 to 65% of men in the general population between ages 40 to 80 year old

​

TREATMENT

  • Vacuum Erection Devices - the device typically consists of a cylinder that encompasses the penis, a vacuum (manual or electric), and a constriction ring.  Negative pressure is used to draw blood into the penile sinusoids and achieve rigidity, which is then maintained by the constriction ring at the penile base.

  • Penile Injections - 

​

​

​

​

​

MEN'S SEXUAL HEALTH COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT

DR. IRVINE'S TOOL BOX

REFERENCES

bottom of page