Lovelifematters
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ED treatments

Sexual problems can be difficult for your partner to come to terms with and erectile dysfunction may make him withdrawn and less communicative than previously. However, it is important to note that about 1 in 10 men suffer from ED at some point in their lifetime, so you are not alone. It is worthwhile talking with your partner about his feelings on impotence and providing him with the necessary support. There are now over 10 different treatments available for his ED from the doctor. These include:

  • Oral medications
  • Injections
  • Insertions
  • Vacuum pumps
  • Hormones
  • Surgery
  • Sex and relationship therapy

It can be difficult for your partner to talk about erectile dysfunction, due to his level of embarrassment about his condition. We provide advice to help you to help your partner overcome any embarrassment or communication problems to seek ED diagnosis and treatment for his condition.

There are several treatments available, but finding a suitable treatment is not the end of the story. We can help you to support each other while you overcome his erectile dysfunction together. Nurturing your relationship as you reconnect with your partner and getting used to being intimate again is equally as important as finding the right ED treatment.

LoveLifeMatters - Information about partner's Erectile Dysfunction
Current treatments for Erectile Dysfunction

Current treatments for ED

“Like most people, I had heard about some of these treatments, but what I didn’t realise is that there are now over 10 different ones available from the doctor. Oral treatments (tablets) are now commonly used, although other approaches such as injections and insertions are also available. You should note that different treatments can work in different ways and it’s important for your partner to discuss this with his doctor in order to find a suitable treatment.”

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PARTNER TO DISCUSS WITH HIS DOCTOR ALL THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH TREATMENT.

The different treatments available:

Counselling

All men with erectile dysfunction would benefit from counselling as an integral part of treatment. Your Partner’s GP may be able to act as a counsellor, but if s/he feels he will benefit from specialist counselling, s/he will be able to recommend a known counsellor.

Oral treatment

3 different oral tablets are currently available from the doctor and these work when there is sexual stimulation. Depending on the treatment, it will need to be taken 25 minutes to 1 hour before sex and the period of time over which each one works can vary between 4–5 hours and 36 hours.

Alprostadil

"We never realised that there are now over 10 different treatments available for his ED"
This can be injected into the penis or inserted using a special applicator – usually just before sexual intercourse.

Vacuum pumps

These work by drawing blood into the penis and are also used just before sexual intercourse.

Hormone treatment

Some men receive hormones for their erection problem. This does depend on the cause of the problem as well as other factors.

Surgery

Often used as a last resort if other treatments have failed. The most common procedure is prosthetic implants, which involves the insertion of artificial rods into the penis.

“Remember, your partner should talk to his doctor about the different treatments available, about the differences between treatments and about which one may be right for him.”

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