Erectile Dysfunction & Peyronie’s Disease
ED DESCRIPTOR: Erectile Dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is when the penis fails to become erect or stay firm during sex. It’s not uncommon for most men to experience ED at some point in their life, but it’s no place for concern unless the occurrence is frequent. However, the common occurrence of ED is likely to negatively impact your confidence and the health of your sex life. There are numerous reasons one may develop erectile dysfunction, such as low testosterone and trauma to the pubic region.
Peyronie’s Disease descriptor: Peyronie’s disease is a condition where men have a fibrous build up of scar tissue of the penis, causing it to curve, bend and shrink. This leads to erectile dysfunction in most and is a disease that progresses and worsens overtime but it will typically stop worsening within one year of onset. It’s also quite painful and though this may dissipate for some men after one to two years, the curvature and shortening are typically retained. Early treatment is the key to minimizing deformities and pain.
Types of erectile dysfunction
TYPES OF ED
Low flow
Ischemic priapism
Causes of
- Osteoarthritis
- Autoimmune disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
- Inflammation such as tendinitis or bursitis (inflammation of bursae)
- Fractured bone
- Dislocation
- Pinched peroneal nerve
- Lax or strained (stretched or torn) muscles, ligaments, tendons, or cartilage
- IT (Iliotibial) band syndrome
- Chronic or acute overuse
- Repeated micro traumas
- Age
- Connective tissue disorders
- Genetics
- Smoking
Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction & Peyronie’s Disease
- Difficulty becoming or staying erect
- Lack of sexual sensation
- Lack of firmness in erection
- Failure to be sexually aroused
- Pain
- Erectile dysfunction
- Penile shortening
- Substantial penile bending and curvature
- Scar tissue build up
- Formation of plaques in the blood vessels beneath the skin, they can be felt and sometimes seen
- Pain in both erect and non-erect state
- Irregular erection shape
Complications and Risks
ED can sometimes be a concern of a larger health issue such as heart disease or high blood pressure. Peyronie’s disease has no critical long term complications or risks, but it may result in the following:
Risks Factors
- Poor sexual health
- Relationship stressor
- Reduced penis length
- Deformed penis shape
Treatments
Derived from autologous (your own) bone marrow tissue for the treatment of knee, shoulder and joint pain.
Prolotherapy and other injectable-based procedures for the treatment of injured joints, ligaments and tendons.