Don't Let ED Ruin Your Valentine's Day: What You Can Do

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual health issue men experience, affecting around 30 million men. But that doesn’t make it any less frustrating to deal with. 

Having difficulty getting or maintaining an erection firm enough for sex can negatively affect sexual intimacy with your partner and impact both of you mentally and emotionally. It may even drive a wedge between the two of you.

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, you might be eager to keep the romance alive and enjoy sexual intimacy with your partner by finding a way to minimize the effects of ED.

At Atlas Health Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada, our team wants you to know that there are plenty of effective treatments for ED available, and we are here to help. In this month’s blog, we discuss what could be causing your ED and what your treatment options are. 

Common causes of ED

Although having difficulty getting or maintaining an erection on occasion isn’t concerning, it can become an issue when it’s a frequent occurrence. 

There are a wide variety of underlying causes and contributing factors to poor sexual health and function, but these are some common triggers for ED development: 

• Taking certain medications, such as antidepressants or diuretics 
• Having a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety 
• Having a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or kidney disease
• Having cardiovascular disease
• Having imbalanced hormone levels
• Being overweight or obese
• Using drugs or alcohol 
• Living a sedentary lifestyle 

Oftentimes, struggling with ED can result from a combination of these factors. While developing ED can’t always be avoided, living a healthy lifestyle can lower your risk for ED and minimize its effects. 

Examples of healthy lifestyle habits include eating a nutrient-dense diet, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, getting enough high-quality sleep, and maintaining a healthy weight. 

Your ED treatment options 

In addition to making healthy lifestyle choices, seeing our team for an evaluation is vital for effective ED treatment. 

We start by sitting down with you to discuss your symptoms and risk factors for ED before conducting a physical exam and ordering diagnostic tests. This information allows us to create a treatment plan that works best for you. 

Depending on the severity of your ED and what might be causing it, your treatment might look a little bit different from someone else’s.

If your ED is the result of low testosterone or other hormone-related issues, undergoing hormone replacement therapy can level out your hormones and improve sexual function. Other treatments, such as injections and medications, can stimulate blood flow to your penis, allowing you to have erections satisfactory for sex. 

To learn more about how our team can help you prevent ED from ruining your Valentine’s Day, schedule a consultation by calling our office or using our online booking feature today.