You Don't Have to Endure Erectile Dysfunction: Learn About Our Solutions

If your body doesn’t respond the way it used to during sex, you’re in vast company. Over half of adults experience a form of sexual dysfunction at some point. And for many men, those challenges involve erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sex.

At PSI Medical Group in Wixom, Michigan, Dr. Robert Grafton and our team help adults experience stronger intimacy and improve their sexual health through minimally invasive treatments.

If ED is a common component in your own bedroom, read on to learn about our effective solutions.

What causes ED

A range of factors influence your ability to achieve and maintain erections, including your physical health and emotional state. This can seem like a Catch-22, given that ED commonly fuels performance anxiety, which makes erections, as well as your desire for sex, less likely.

Common physical causes of erectile dysfunction include:

• Hormone issues, such as low testosterone
• Poor circulation
• Nerve problems

Medical conditions that raise your risk for these issues include heart disease, high blood pressure or cholesterol, diabetes, kidney disease, vascular disease, depression, and anxiety.

Increasing age also ups your odds of experiencing ED. Experts estimate that over 50% of male-identifying people ages 40-70 face it, with risks increasing with passing years. By age 70, you have a roughly 70% chance of struggling with erections.

Erectile dysfunction treatments

Oral medications are only one treatment option for ED, and they aren’t ideal or feasible for everyone. 

At PSI Medical Group, we customize ED treatment plans based on your symptoms, the underlying cause, and your overall health. Solutions we offer include:

• Bioidentical hormone therapy, which restores healthy testosterone levels via small pellets placed beneath your skin
  
  
• GAINSWave® therapy, which uses sound waves to improve blood flow to the penis
  
  
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, which uses parts of your own blood to promote tissue growth and circulation

Because these treatments are gentle and noninvasive, you can likely get right back to your usual activities afterward. Depending on the treatment and your needs, you may benefit from one or a combination of treatments.

We can also recommend lifestyle changes that may improve sexual function, such as:

• Cultivating healthy sleep habits
• Managing stress
• Quitting smoking
• Eating a nutritious diet

If needed and with your permission, we can communicate with your other health care professionals to ensure that your overall treatments bring optimal results. By monitoring your progress, we can adjust your treatment plan when necessary, as well.

To learn more about erectile dysfunction or get started with appropriate treatment, call us at PSI Medical Group in Wixom, Michigan, or book an appointment through our convenient website scheduler today.