Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common sexual problem affecting up to 30 million men in the United States. Evelyn Mambo, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, and the team at Abacep Testosterone and Weight Loss Clinic in Houston, Texas, understand how ED affects your physical and emotional well-being. They conduct thorough exams to determine the root cause of your ED so they can create a plan to treat it. Call or use the online booking tool to schedule an appointment with the ED experts.

What is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or sustain an erection for sexual intercourse. It’s not unusual to have problems with erections from time to time; however, when your inability to achieve or maintain an erection for sex occurs regularly, it’s time to schedule an evaluation at Abacep Testosterone and Weight Loss Clinic.

Your sexual health is an important part of your overall health. Problems with sexual health may affect your social and emotional well-being. But there’s no need to suffer in silence; there are effective treatments that can help.

What causes erectile dysfunction?

ED may develop from a physical or emotional problem. Erections start with arousal, which triggers the release of chemicals that increase blood flow to the penis. 

Any problem that interferes with your arousal, sensation, or blood flow may affect your ability to get or maintain an erection. Some of the conditions that may lead to ED include:

• Diabetes 
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Obesity
• Low testosterone
• Heart disease
• Neurological conditions
• Substance abuse
• Depression
• Stress
• Peyronie’s disease (abnormal curvature in the penis)
• Medications (beta-blockers, narcotics, antidepressants)
• Sleep disorders

Relationship problems affect your emotional well-being, which may lead to ED.

What can I expect during an erectile dysfunction evaluation?

You can expect a patient-focused evaluation when you visit Abacep Testosterone and Weight Loss Clinic with concerns about ED. The team aims to find the underlying cause of your sex problem to create an effective treatment plan.

The team asks detailed questions about your concerns and goals. They review your daily routine and medical history and perform a physical exam. They also run a series of tests to determine why you’re not feeling like yourself. 

What are the treatments for erectile dysfunction?

The team at Abacep Testosterone and Weight Loss Clinic customizes your ED treatment plan based on the cause of your problem. Treatment may focus on any underlying health condition contributing to your ED, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or low testosterone.

Abacep Testosterone and Weight Loss Clinic also offers weight loss services to help those struggling to reach their goal weight.

If you continue to have problems with ED following treatment for medical conditions, the team may prescribe medications to improve erections. They also offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for ED, including growth hormone and testosterone. 

Erectile dysfunction is common and treatable. Call Abacep Testosterone and Weight Loss Clinic or schedule an appointment online to get help today.