What everyone needs to know about the treatment of erectile dysfunction

Urology specialist Cletus Georges, MD has started a series of blogs to help people everywhere understand the finer points of urology. For today, he shares some insights on the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

According to Cletus Georges, MD, people have to realize first that erectile dysfunction, though one of the most dreaded and frustrating diseases for many men, is also highly treatable. Furthermore, there are a variety of treatments to choose from.

First off, there are a number of drugs under the category PDE-5 (phosphodiesterase-5) inhibitors which men can choose to take. These prescription drugs are normally taken 30 to 60 minutes before sexual intercourse. The most popular one is the pill sildenafil (Viagra). Other medications include vardenafil (Levitra), tadalafil (taken as a once-daily pill called Cialis), and avanafil (Stendra).

There are also other drugs that men with erectile dysfunction use such as prostaglandin E1, which is applied locally by either injecting it into the penis or inserting it down the opening of the urethra.

Then, Cletus Georges, MD mentions vacuum erection devices, which is a mechanical way of producing an erection for men who prefer not to use drugs. The vacuum pump is used to draw up blood causing an erection in the penis; and a band is used so the blood does not flow away.

Finally, there’s surgery. Cletus Georges, MD mentions that penile implants and vascular surgery are options in case medication and vacuums don’t work. Vascular surgery is done to correct any issues with blood vessels. Penile implants are considered by many as the last resort when all other treatments fail.

After graduating from Andrews University with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology with a Biomedical option in 1997, Cletus Georges MD completed his residency in Urology at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in 1997. He has helped many individuals who have problems that affect the urinary tract. For more information, please visit this page.