Erectile dysfunction is caused various physiological and psychological factors. ED cannot be cured permanently but can be treated depending on the causes. Oral prescriptions pills are one of the most popular ED treatments available.

Effective treatments for erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED), usually known as impotence, is characterized by the inability of getting or retaining an erection that is sufficient for complete sexual intercourse. ED is caused by a number of physiological and psychological factors such as penile injury or damage; medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and multiple sclerosis; lifestyle habits such as excessive smoking, alcohol addiction, obesity and lack of exercise; certain kinds of surgery as well as the side effect of some medications. The psychological factors that cause ED include work-related stress, relationship problems, and unresolved conflicts about sexual orientation, performance anxiety and depression.

Is there a permanent treatment for erectile dysfunction?

There is no such thing as a permanent cure for erectile dysfunction. It can be successfully treated depending on the factors that cause it. If, for instance, you are suffering from ED due to a poor lifestyle that includes excessive smoking and drinking, cutting back on both can probably resolve your problem. Losing weight can also effectively treat ED. If your ED is being caused by psycho-sexual or relationship issues, sex therapy and counselling can be an effective treatment. Other treatments such as vacuum constriction devices, penile implants and vascular reconstructive surgery are expensive and not always successful.

Is an erectile dysfunction prescription medication available?

Oral prescriptions medications such as Viagra sildenafil, Cialis tadalafil and Levitra vardenafil are one of the most popular ED treatments available today. All three drugs belong to the same class of drugs known as PDE-5 inhibitors. These medications work by inhibiting the production and action of PDE-5, an enzyme that restricts the flow of blood o the penis and prevents it from achieving a satisfactory erection. PDE-5 inhibitors facilitate the erection process naturally.

However, these medications are ineffective in the absence of external sexual stimulation. All three medications are largely similar in their mechanism of action and effects but differ in their duration of effectiveness and dosage. The side effects of all three prescription medications include skin flushing, headache, nasal congestion, indigestion, blurred vision and hearing loss. Most of these side effects are fairly uncommon and usually disappear after a while. Most men experience significant improvement in sexual function, regardless of the reasons for ED.

Do private prescriptions will help to get medications for erectile dysfunction treatment?

The term ‘private prescription’ is a medical term referring to a prescription that is paid for by the patient instead of the National Health Service (NHS). The patient needs to pay a fee to a doctor having a private practice as well as to the pharmacist dispensing the medication, the amount of the fee may be less or more than that of the general NHS prescription and depends on the amount and cost of the medication.