What are the treatments for impotence?
Impotence (erectile dysfunction, ED) is a common health problem among men. In recent years, as life pressure increases and health awareness increases, related topics continue to rise in popularity. The following is a collection of impotence treatment methods and related data that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. The content covers medical treatment, lifestyle adjustments and auxiliary therapies for reference.
1. Medical treatment methods

| treatment type | Specific methods | efficient | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral medications | Sildenafil (Viagra), Tadalafil (Cialis) | 70%-85% | Follow your doctor’s advice and avoid taking it with nitrates. |
| Injection therapy | alprostadil intracavernosal injection | 80%-90% | May cause local pain or congestion |
| surgical treatment | Penile prosthesis implantation | More than 95% | Suitable for patients with severe ED |
2. Lifestyle adjustment
| Adjust direction | Specific measures | Improve results |
|---|---|---|
| diet improvement | Increase zinc and arginine foods (oysters, nuts, etc.) | Effective in 3-6 months |
| exercise intervention | 150 minutes of aerobics + Kegel exercises per week | Improve erectile function by 40%-60% |
| stress management | meditation, psychological counseling | Psychological ED improvement rate 70% |
3. Adjuvant therapy and new technologies
| therapy type | Implementation | Latest developments |
|---|---|---|
| low intensity shock wave | 1-2 times a week for 6 consecutive weeks | Clinical studies in 2023 show that 52% of patients get rid of drug dependence |
| stem cell therapy | Local injection of mesenchymal stem cells | Still in clinical trial stage |
| Vacuum negative pressure device | Household medical equipment | FDA certification immediate effective rate 75% |
4. Treatment Selection Suggestions
1.Principles of hierarchical diagnosis and treatment: For mild ED, it is recommended to give priority to lifestyle adjustments + oral medications; for moderate and severe ED, injections or physical therapy should be combined.
2.Individualized plan: Patients with cardiovascular disease should use PDE5 inhibitors with caution, and patients with diabetes should focus on controlling blood sugar.
3.latest trends: In 2023, the "Journal of Andrology" pointed out that the total effectiveness of combined therapy (drugs + shock waves + psychological counseling) can reach 92%.
5. Things to note
• Avoid buying "health products" on your own. In the past 10 days, the Food and Drug Administration has exposed 5 ED products that illegally add Western medicine ingredients.
• The regular hospital visit rate is less than 30%, and disease awareness education needs to be strengthened
• Participating in treatment with a partner can increase the efficacy by 35%
Note: The above data is based on public research data from PubMed, CNKI and authoritative medical institutions in the past 10 days. Specific treatment plans need to be evaluated by professional doctors.
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