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Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects the sexual health of an estimated 30 million men in the United States. Because ED isn’t a natural side effect of aging, HOOT HRT provides diagnostic evaluations for adult men who aren’t able to maintain a healthy erection. John Cash, MD, and Joe Hamm, PA-C, specialize in several ED treatments, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and medically supervised weight loss to improve the quality of your erections and enhance your desire for sex. Call the San Antonio, Texas, office today to schedule an erectile dysfunction evaluation or book a confidential consultation online.
What causes erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs when a man isn’t able to achieve or maintain an erection that’s healthy enough for sex.
In some cases, erectile dysfunction is a temporary issue that relates to stress or relationship challenges. However, if ED continues, it may be an indication of an underlying medical issue, such as:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Sleep disorder
- Enlarged prostate
- Heart disease
- Metabolic disorder
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
Many men have difficulties maintaining an erection because of a hormone imbalance. Testosterone is a hormone that plays an essential role in a man’s sexual health, and if you have unbalanced testosterone levels, it can cause ED and other sexual dysfunction issues.
When should I seek medical care for erectile dysfunction?
Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at HOOT HRT if you have difficulties achieving or maintaining an erection firm enough for intercourse. You should also meet with the team if you notice changes in your sex drive.
During a physical exam, the providers check your testicles and penis for injuries or other abnormalities. They may also order blood tests to identify diabetes, low testosterone, and other conditions that contribute to ED.
How is erectile dysfunction treated?
The HOOT HRT team develops a treatment plan for ED based on its underlying cause, your overall health, and your age.
They provide strategies like:
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
HRT uses supplemental hormones to balance your natural testosterone levels. The team offers several hormone delivery methods, including injections, pellets, creams, and oral medications to rebalance your testosterone levels and improve your sexual function.
Medically supervised weight loss
Obesity can negatively affect your sexual function physically and psychologically. The team provides personalized weight loss plans to help you shed excess weight and keep it off for a lifetime.
Your provider might also prescribe medications like Viagra® that relax the muscles in your penis. This allows blood to flow through the organ more efficiently to support a healthy erection.
The team provides ongoing care through follow-up visits and can recommend additional lifestyle changes you can make to optimize your sexual health and wellness.
Call HOOT HRT today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation of erectile dysfunction symptoms or book an appointment online.