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Other Therapies to treat Erectile Dysfunction apart from Medicine

For older men who have low level of testosterone, replacement hormone shots, gels or a patch may quickly solve the problem of erectile difficulties but for those who have had prostate cancer, they should not go for this option as testosterone can cause the cancer to grow.

Some times, though you may complain of erectile dysfunction to your doctor, your doctor after examining may not find any physical problem with you. In such a case your doctor may advice you to talk to your partner and go for some psychological counseling sessions. A psychotherapist trained in the treatment of sexual problems can teach you techniques to help stay relaxed and responsive during intimate moments. Psychotherapy can also help men cope with the depression and anxiety that often accompanies erectile dysfunction, regardless of the cause

There's another device known as vacuum device consisting of a plastic cylinder that fits over a penis and a there's a pump which creates a partial vacuum. The vacuum pulls blood into the penis causing an erection.

In the case where a man suffers from erectile difficulties due to an injury which has hindered or blocked the blood vessels or nerves, surgeons can do surgery and reconstruct the arteries feeding blood to the penis. This method is best for the younger men who have erectile dysfunctions because of minor pelvic injuries.

In addition, some experiments are still being done for the alternative therapies which can treat erectile dysfunction. There are some herbal remedies also which can be dangerous some times even more than the prescribed medicines because they had not been yet approved by Food and Drug Administration, U.S.A. (FDA)

A healthy balanced lifestyle can also be a step forward in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. So exercise regularly, eat a healthy balanced diet, don't smoke and of course no alcohol. If you can change your life style then there are no reasons that you can't get rid of your erectile dysfunction