Erectile dysfunction is difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for satisfactory sex. It is often linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking or psychological factors, so a doctor first assesses general health before choosing treatment. According to the EAU guidelines, platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell treatments are still experimental.
This section covers erectile dysfunction, its causes and treatment, and ejaculation problems. See also our urology services.
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Quick answer: Sexual and reproductive health problems in men are common and become more frequent with age. Erectile dysfunction shares risk factors with heart disease, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity, so it can be an early warning sign. A medical check-up and healthier lifestyle often help both sexual and general health.
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Quick answer: Low-intensity shockwave therapy (Li-SWT) and the P-shot are restorative options still under study. The European Association of Urology gives Li-SWT only a weak recommendation for mild vasculogenic erectile dysfunction, and advises that platelet-rich plasma injections be used only within clinical trials. The American Urological Association calls shockwave therapy investigational and PRP experimental. Erectile
THE RESTORATIVE AND REGENERATIVE L-SWT AND P-SHOT THERAPY OF THE ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION Read More »
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