I suffer from erectile dysfunction. How to treat it?

Q. What are the possible options available to treat erectile dysfunction?

Answered by
Dr. Sharath Kumar. C
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Apr 23, 2017 and last reviewed on: Mar 28, 2023

Hi doctor,

I have been having erectile dysfunction problem. My age is 50. I am currently taking regular high blood pressure medicine. Also, I had angioplasty last year. What are the possible treatment options available for erectile dysfunction?

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The following treatment options are available for erectile dysfunction.

  1. Use vacuum pump.
  2. Penile oil.
  3. Penile platelet-rich plasma injection.
  4. Low-energy shock wave therapy.
  5. Acupuncture therapy.
  6. Hydrotherapy.
  7. Penile massage therapy.
  8. Venous ligation surgery.
  9. Tablets.
  10. Penile injections.
  11. Hormone replacement.

For further information consult a sexologist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/sexologist


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