6 Steps for Regaining Control of Your Overactive Bladder
40% of women and 30% of men experience symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB), or urge incontinence at some point in their life. Managing the symptoms is possible.
Experiencing a difficult-to-maintain erection from time to time does not necessarily indicate clinically significant erectile dysfunction (ED). Occasional ED is, however, an opportunity to rule out underlying conditions that could be hindering your performance – and pursue one of the many treatments available.
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to sustain an erection firm enough for intercourse. It is common, affecting an estimated 30 million men in the U.S. Most commonly, it is caused by the inability to trap blood effectively in the penis. Age is a leading contributor to the condition, but it’s not the only one. A range of health conditions can contribute to erectile dysfunction:
Further, many medications can cause erectile dysfunction. These drugs include blood pressure pills, antidepressants, antiandrogens, sedatives, and appetite suppressants.
If you live with any of the above conditions or are taking medications, talk to your doctor about the potential sexual side effects. (Don’t stop taking your medications though without your doctor’s OK.)
Together, we can find a treatment option that suits you. Among them:
In addition to medical conditions, psychological factors can play a strong role in erectile function. Occasional past failures can lead to performance anxiety during future encounters. Adrenaline released by the body during these situations can clamp down on blood flow to the penis. Stress, depression, and anxiety can also compound underlying medical causes to worsen erectile function. Sex therapy can help restore your confidence and improve overall erectile function. Ask your physician about a specialist.
You also should reconsider activities that could interfere with sexual performance, including smoking, drinking alcohol, and recreational drugs. By holding off, your performance might improve.
The most important step to restoring your sexual performance is talking about it with your partner and physician. A weak erection is a health issue that can be treated. It is absolutely not an indicator of who you are.
To learn more about men’s sexual health conditions and treatments, you can visit our Men’s Sexual Health Clinic. For more information about occasional or persistent ED, watch our video on our ED conditions page. Learn more about sexual issues that affect young men in our blog, here.
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