Nowadays many effective treatment options for erectile dysfunction are available in the local pharmacies or online. The prevailing treatment is a class of drugs known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. This class includes most popular Sildenafil (Viagra), Vardenafil (Levitra) and Tadalafil (Cialis). All these drugs are produced in a form of tablets. They work in most men and are generally safe if taken properly as directed by a doctor. Still it is necessary to review the risks for your health and side effects of these drugs with your doctor. Viagra and other oral ED drugs can interact with other medications and cause different side effects.

If oral ED drugs don’t work for you or you cannot take them because of potential dangers for your health, you may try other therapies.

Such injected medications as Caverject, Edex, and Muse containing Alprostadil provide blood flow to the penis, leading to an erection. The drugs are injected with directly into the penis or may be used in the form of suppository which is inserted into the urethra. These medications are effective in the majority of men still have some side effects.

For some men testosterone therapy may help improve sexual desire, but testosterone replacement usually has not beneficial effect on ED.

The other treatment option is psychological therapy (counseling, behavioral therapy, individual or couple therapy) which can be effective ED sufferers whose sexual problem is caused mainly by psychological issues such as stress, depression, fear or anxiety.

For those men who do not have any positive results from medical or psychological treatments doctors offer mechanical or prosthetic devices. Vacuum erection devices are safe and highly effective.

Another treatment option is a penile implant placed surgically into a penis.

Discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of every treatment option and find the best and right for you.

How long your erectile dysfunction lasts depends upon its cause and how quickly the treatment is initiated. Fortunately, ED is treatable in all age groups. Nowadays there are lots of effective treatment methods to fight impotence in men; still in addition to any treatment you may help yourself by improving your general health. This may be done with simple changes in lifestyle. Besides, these simple improvements may help to lessen your chances of developing erectile dysfunction. The basic lifestyle choices that keep blood vessels healthy, maintain general health and prevent type 2 diabetes include:

• a healthy diet;
• regular physical activity of any kind – exercises, walking, running, dancing, etc.;
• quitting smoking;
• getting blood pressure under control;
• keeping blood sugar and cholesterol levels under control.

Lots of recent studies devoted to ED have shown that men who maintained general health and made lifestyle improvements were more sexually active and demonstrated enhancements in erectile function.