Erectile dysfunction is not the irreversible process unless you are too older. There are different ways to reverse the ED. Some of these ways include doing certain exercises, treating the diseases that are causing ED and adopting a positive attitude towards life.
Introduction
Erectile Dysfunction is one of the common diseases in men related to reproduction parts. There are multiple reasons for ED, but the most common being the low testosterone level and underlying disease like heart disease and depression also causes the ED. There is a lot of discussion about ED if it can be reversed or not. If it is due to older age, for example In the 80s, ED is normally permanent and can’t be reversed. However, if it is happening at a younger age i.e. in the 30s, normally it can be reversed.
Erectile Dysfunction Types
There are two types of erectile dysfunction.
- Primary erectile dysfunction
- Secondary erectile dysfunction
Primary & Secondary Erectile Dysfunction
In primary erectile dysfunction, the person never experiences the erection. It may be a born default or may be caused by the irregular hormone growth. The solution to this type of ED is hard and need extensive treatment. While the secondary ED happens in later ages. The person of secondary erectile dysfunction once had the normal erection but later on, due to some causes, lose the ability of proper erection. The secondary ED can be reversed more easily either with medication, surgery or with the changes in lifestyle. There is another type of secondary erectile dysfunction which is due to an older age. Though the effects of this type of ED can also be minimized, however, a complete recovery is not possible. Let’s have a look at some of the ways to reverse the ED.
Lifestyle changes
Changing the lifestyle can help in reversing the ED. Many problems that cause ED can be removed by adjusting the lifestyle. For example, exercises can help reduce stress which helps you get a better erection. Certain exercises also help reduce the high blood pressure and increase blood flow to the penis. Losing weight if you are overweight can help boost the testosterone and cholesterol. All these factors combined can help a lot in boosting libido and better erection.
Counseling
ED can be due to psychological reasons including the anxiety and depression. Counseling and talking with the psychologist can help in dealing with the ED. It is observed that ED medicines also include a component that reduces the anxiety and depression and this way helps the patient to reverse the erectile dysfunction.
Pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic floor muscles help men in ejaculations and urinating. These muscles are also helpful in the erection. Therefore, stronger are these muscles, better will be the erection. There are certain exercises that help in strengthening pelvic floor muscles. Those men that are facing the ED due to underlying health problems like diabetes, these exercises are just perfect to increase the erection strength and timing.
Medication
If other ways are not as helpful to deal with ED, medication is the best and fastest way to reverse the ED. There are plenty of helpful medicines available in the market that can reverse the ED. The medicines including Viagra and Tadalafil are helpful in treating the ED. Other medications are not directly linked with the ED but solving the problems that are causing ED. For example, the doctor can recommend using medicines to mitigate diabetes. This way ED can be reversed effectively.
Surgery
In case, medication also doesn’t bring the required results, the final solution then is surgery. The procedure of surgery involves implanting an artificial device that can help in better erections. Surgery is found to be helpful in dealing with over 90% of the patient.
Other daily life steps to reverse ED
Erectile Dysfunction can be reversed by using the following steps
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid smoking
- Do proper exercise and maintain your weight.
- Don’t sit for a long time. Stay active as much as you can.
- Take proper sleep
- Always stay positive and keep yourself happy.
References
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322086
- https://www.healthline.com/health/mens-health/can-ed-be-reversed
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/5-natural-ways-to-overcome-erectile-dysfunction
- https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/erectile-dysfunction/9-natural-sex-tips-to-reverse-erectile-dysfunction