Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Treatment

Erectile dysfunction (ED), affecting about 40% of men at age 40 and 70% of men aged 70, can feel debilitating. At jill & jack Rx, a telehealth practice serving individuals in the state of Texas, they offer ED treatments that restore sexual functioning and peace of mind. Schedule a telehealth evaluation by requesting one online today.

What is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as ED, is a condition that makes getting an erection difficult or impossible to sustain. It’s the inability to get and keep an erection that’s firm enough for sex.  

While trouble getting an erection can happen to anyone from time to time, ED negatively interferes with your quality of life when not addressed. It can cause stress, reduced self-confidence, and relationship challenges. ED might be a sign of an underlying health problem.

What are the symptoms of ED?

ED symptoms include trouble getting an erection, problems maintaining an erection, and reduced sexual desire. See jill & jack Rx if you have concerns about erections or have a chronic disease, such as diabetes or heart disease, that may be linked to ED.

What are the risk factors for erectile dysfunction?

The cause of erectile dysfunction could stem from issues with your emotions, hormones, brain, blood vessels, muscles, or nerves. 

ED risk factors include:

• Stress
• Aging
• Carrying excess weight
• Clogged blood vessels
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Increased abdominal fat
• Heart disease
• Drug or alcohol misuse
• Sleep disorders
• Tobacco use
• Multiple sclerosis
• Some medications
• Prostate cancer treatment
• Some surgeries
• Low testosterone
• Depression or anxiety
• Injuries

Untreated ED can cause an unsatisfactory sex life, embarrassment, anxiety, stress, and a poor quality of life.

How is erectile dysfunction diagnosed?

The jill & jack Rx team completes a comprehensive virtual evaluation to determine potential underlying causes of ED. They review your symptoms, lifestyle, medications, and more. Your provider may also order blood testing to evaluate your hormone levels.

How is erectile dysfunction treated?

Treating ED may involve one or more of the following:

• Hormone therapy for low testosterone
• Medication management
• Healthy lifestyle changes
• Treating underlying medical conditions 
• Routine checkups as needed

jill & jack Rx can have your medications conveniently delivered to your doorstep.

Natural ways to minimize the risk of erectile dysfunction include eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, minimizing stress, maintaining a healthy body weight, and getting plenty of sleep. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake. However, aging, a common ED risk factor, can’t be helped — but treatment can fully restore sexual functioning.

Schedule a telehealth erectile dysfunction evaluation at jill & jack Rx by online request today.