Erectile dysfunction: patient articles

10 short reads from our team on erectile dysfunction. For symptoms, testing and treatment in one place, see our erectile dysfunction page.

• How do I bring up ED at a urology visit?Just say it plainly: I'm having trouble getting or keeping erections. We hear this every day, and there's nothing to be embarrassed about.
• Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy for ED: who is a good candidate?Candidates for low-intensity shockwave therapy may include men whose mild to moderate ED is blood-flow related, men wanting a treatment without daily…
• Vacuum Erection Device: how long does it take to get used to a VED?Most men get comfortable within a few weeks of practice. Learning the right technique and ring size helps.
• Who should consider a penile implant?Men with ED who haven't done well with pills, injections, or vacuum devices, or who don't want to keep using them. It may also fit men with ED after…
• Can ED be an early warning sign of heart disease?Yes. The blood vessels in the penis are small, so they may show damage before heart arteries do.
• ED and high blood pressure: what is the link?High blood pressure damages blood vessels, including those in the penis. Some blood pressure medicines can also affect erections.
• Daily Cialis: who is it for?Low-dose daily tadalafil keeps a steady level in your body, so there's no need to plan around sex. It can also help urinary symptoms from an enlarged…
• Will an implant affect my sensation or orgasm?An implant doesn't usually change feeling, orgasm, or ejaculation. It restores the ability to have an erection.
• Can high cholesterol cause ED?It can. Cholesterol builds up in blood vessels and limits blood flow, including to the penis.
• Erection problems: causes and treatment optionsDr. Chirag Dave of Advanced Urology explains why erection problems happen, the link to heart health, and options from lifestyle changes and pills to injections and implants.

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