erection problem (erectile dysfunction) depends on the
cause of the problem, which may be psychological, physical, or a combination of
both. Erection problems that have one or more major physical causes also often
have psychological factors that make the problem worse and make treatment more
complicated.

Many doctors take a stepwise approach to treating erection
problems, using the least invasive treatments first. These steps are:

1. Discovering and then eliminating
   medications that may be causing your condition. In
   some cases a different medication can be tried.
2. Trying an oral
   medication (such as
   phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors Viagra, Levitra or
   Cialis), unless an easily treated cause-such as a medication side
   effect or
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   identified.
3. Trying medications that are injected or inserted into
   the penis.
4. Trying a vacuum device.
5. Trying penile
   implant surgery or an external penile splint.
6. Getting
   counseling if a psychological cause is suspected.

Counseling (also called psychotherapy) or behavioral therapy may be
erectile dysfunction home remedy even if your erection problem has a physical cause. It may be
offered if your health professional suspects psychological issues play a role
in your erection problems.

For more information on treatment options, see:

Should I use phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
(such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis) for erection
problems?

Should I use injections for erection
problems?

What To Think About

It is important to involve your partner in your decision
regardless of the treatment you choose.

Oral medications have revolutionized the treatment of erection
problems, and they are commonly tried first before other medication or
surgery.

Although phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors have relatively few side
effects, they can be dangerous in certain men. If you are taking
nitrate-containing medications, such as nitroglycerin,
you cannot use Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis. You also should not take certain
alpha-blockers-used to lower blood pressure and to treat an enlarged
prostate gland-with these medications because of the
risk of a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Check with your health professional
to see whether you can take Viagra, Levitra, or Cialis with your
alpha-blocker.

Many men more erectile dysfunction symptom
how important being able to have erections
is to their condition dysfunction erectile more treatments. Some men find that once they are able to have
erections again, the hassle of using the treatment is not worth the effort.
Other men may find that being able to have erections doesn’t change their
relationship as much as they or their partners had expected.