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Erectile dysfunction (impotence) Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
Improve overall cardiovascular health and reduce risk factors contributing to ED.
- Lose weight if you are overweight.
- Stop smoking to improve cardiovascular health.
- Adopt a healthy, balanced diet.
- Engage in daily exercise.
- Implement stress and anxiety reduction techniques.
- Limit alcohol intake to no more than 14 units per week.
- Avoid excessive cycling (more than 3 hours a week) if it's a contributing factor.
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Medicinal Treatment
Enhance the body's natural ability to achieve and maintain an erection, and address contributing medical or psychological factors.
- Prescription medications known as PDE-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, avanafil) to increase blood flow to the penis.
- Medication to manage underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or hormone imbalances.
- Counselling and therapy for psychological causes, including depression or anxiety, which can impact sexual function.
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Surgical Treatment
Provide mechanical assistance or surgical correction for erectile function when less invasive methods are ineffective.
- Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) that encourage blood flow to the penis, creating an erection.
- Penile implants (prostheses) for severe cases unresponsive to other treatments, providing a reliable solution for erectile function.
- Vascular surgery in specific cases to improve blood flow to the penis or repair vascular issues causing ED.
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