{"id":12933,"date":"2023-11-15T16:39:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T16:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=12933"},"modified":"2023-11-15T16:46:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T16:46:32","slug":"opening-up-about-ed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2023\/11\/15\/opening-up-about-ed\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Up About ED"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12934 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/11\/iStock-1339327939-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Opening Up About ED\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/11\/iStock-1339327939-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/11\/iStock-1339327939-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/11\/iStock-1339327939-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/11\/iStock-1339327939-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/11\/iStock-1339327939-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2023\/11\/iStock-1339327939-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common. In the U.S., it is estimated that more than 30 million men are affected by ED each year and, statistically, 1 in 10 men will experience it in their lifetime. Men who are older than 40 are three times more likely to have ED at some point, and this risk only increases with age.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2023\/11\/15\/opening-up-about-ed\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Although talking about such a personal topic can be challenging, you should feel comfortable being honest with your doctor. Help is available.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cED is a topic that affects more people than we realize because so many men, and their partners, are hesitant to talk about it,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/allen-seftel-md\">Allen Seftel, MD, FACS<\/a>, Head, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/urology\">Division of Urology<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cED is highly treatable, but only if there is an open line of communication between you and your doctor. I can promise that our team of urology experts will approach your concerns with sensitivity and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Understanding ED<\/h3>\n<p>The first thing you should know about ED is what it is <strong>NOT<\/strong>. Many people mistake ED for a low sex drive or an issue with ejaculating, such as premature ejaculation or delayed ejaculation. (Cooper can also help with these issues, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/male-sexual-dysfunction\">click here<\/a> for more information.) ED <strong>IS<\/strong> the inability to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sex.<\/p>\n<p>There are many possible causes of ED. The sexual process involves a complex system, and there are countless factors at play for every person. For men, arousal involves an increase in blood flow to the penis that results in an erection, and a dysfunction can occur at any point during that process.<\/p>\n<p>Often, ED can be a symptom or byproduct of a physical or psychological issue, disease, or injury.<\/p>\n<p>Physical conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep disorders, depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, or being treated for prostate cancer (surgery, hormone therapy, or radiation) will increase the risk of ED. Injury or surgery to the pelvic area or spine may affect blood flow or nerve signals. It is also common for psychological factors to play a role in ED.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ED is more common in people who:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>are\u00a0older.<\/li>\n<li>have other health conditions.<\/li>\n<li>have had an injury to the spinal cord, penis, or pelvis.<\/li>\n<li>take medication, such as antidepressants or blood pressure medications.<\/li>\n<li>have\u00a0anxiety or stress.<\/li>\n<li>are overweight.<\/li>\n<li>smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cPrescription medications like those for high blood pressure, anxiety, cancer, depression, your heart, opioids, and certain hormone drugs have been known to contribute to ED,\u201d Dr. Seftel says. \u201cBut do not stop taking any medications without having a conversation with your doctor first.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Getting More Comfortable<\/h3>\n<p>There are plenty of ways to help prevent ED, such as maintaining proper health, seeking help for emotional and mental health illness, and avoiding substances like alcohol and cigarettes, which will worsen ED. Fortunately, there are many ways to find out if your ED is a symptom of something larger, as treating the larger issue may help resolve your ED.<\/p>\n<p>ED is only a problem if the act of sex has become consistently impossible. Having occasional trouble maintaining an erection is not something you should worry about but take note if it becomes persistent. If you are unsure if you have ED, talk to your doctor, and be honest \u2013 it\u2019s the only way they can help.<\/p>\n<p>ED is typically diagnosed through a variety of tests and a discussion of a person\u2019s sexual and medical history. Testing for ED can be in the form of lab tests or a physical examination to search for issues with hormones, circulation, nervous system, or the anatomy.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors may also use a psychological evaluation to see if there are any contributing mental health factors as well as consult long-term sexual partners if both parties are comfortable talking about the issue.<\/p>\n<h3>ED Treatments<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0treatment for ED\u00a0depends on the cause. It may include prescription\u00a0medications, devices, or surgery. But lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress reduction, can also help improve ED.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment approaches vary by patient. Your health, medical history, ability to tolerate certain drugs, and personal preference will all play a part in deciding which treatment is best for you. Your doctor may also recommend therapy if your ED is linked to your medical history or other mental health issue.<\/p>\n<p>At Cooper, we know that addressing ED requires empathy, support, and open dialogue. By fostering a safe environment for discussion, we can help you get the support and guidance you need.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDiscussing ED does not have to be difficult. We simply need to change our attitudes toward men\u2019s health and open a dialogue,\u201d Dr. Seftel says. \u201cIf you don\u2019t feel comfortable talking to your current doctor, consider a new provider. Our urology team is excellent, and we see patients at many convenient locations throughout the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cooper urologists have offices throughout South Jersey, including our newest office at 2401 Evesham Road in Voorhees<strong>. <\/strong>To make an appointment, call <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php?source=\/services\/male-sexual-dysfunction&amp;type=&amp;source=\/services\/male-sexual-dysfunction&amp;_ga=2.193345835.769846666.1699294577-1764411118.1661880810&amp;_gac=1.192430680.1697486552.CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3M2IsaVAqUaQFFPuqB-T6q5z6ukyu_eD5of5M4RLiloR_peqypcwtxoCHNYQAvD_BwE&amp;_gl=1*cdjlbf*_ga*MTc2NDQxMTExOC4xNjYxODgwODEw*_ga_Q7FC98J25G*MTY5OTM4MTY1MC4zODkuMS4xNjk5MzgzMDU5LjAuMC4w\">online form<\/a><strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Join Us for a Free Men\u2019s Health Program<\/h3>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/events.cooperhealth.org\/event\/community-health-seminars\/men-s-health-event-1\">Thursday, December 7, at 6 p.m.,<\/a> at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill (2349 Route 70 West,\u00a0Cherry Hill,\u00a0NJ\u00a008002), Cooper will host a free information session on male sexual and urination problems, in a confidential, supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p>The program will focus on support and education for men who have tried and failed first-line treatments for erectile dysfunction and urine leakage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At this event, we\u2019ll discuss:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced treatment options for ED for men who have tried pills or other therapies.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced treatment options for men who wear pads to manage stress urinary incontinence, which can occur after prostate cancer treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This event is free. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.cooperhealth.org\/event\/community-health-seminars\/men-s-health-event-1\">Click here<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Apertura sobre la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil<\/h2>\n<p>La disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil es muy com\u00fan. En los EE. UU., se estima que m\u00e1s de 30 millones de hombres se ven afectados por la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil cada a\u00f1o y, estad\u00edsticamente, 1 de cada 10 hombres la experimentar\u00e1 a lo largo de su vida. Los hombres mayores de 40 a\u00f1os tienen tres veces m\u00e1s probabilidades de sufrir disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil en alg\u00fan momento, y este riesgo solo aumenta con la edad.<\/p>\n<p>Aunque hablar sobre un tema tan personal puede resultar desafiante, usted debe sentirse c\u00f3modo siendo honesto con su m\u00e9dico. Hay ayuda disponible.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;La disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil es un tema que afecta a m\u00e1s personas de las que creemos porque muchos hombres y sus parejas dudan en hablar de ello&#8221;, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/allen-seftel-md\">Allen Seftel, MD, FACS<\/a>, jefe de la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/urology\">Divisi\u00f3n de Urolog\u00eda<\/a> de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cLa disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil es altamente tratable, pero s\u00f3lo si existe una l\u00ednea de comunicaci\u00f3n abierta entre usted y su m\u00e9dico. Puedo prometerle que nuestro equipo de expertos en urolog\u00eda abordar\u00e1 sus inquietudes con sensibilidad y respeto\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entendiendo la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lo primero que debe saber sobre la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil es lo que NO es. Muchas personas confunden la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil con un deseo sexual bajo o un problema con la eyaculaci\u00f3n, como la eyaculaci\u00f3n precoz o la eyaculaci\u00f3n retardada. (Cooper tambi\u00e9n puede ayudar con estos problemas; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/male-sexual-dysfunction\">haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n). La disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil es la incapacidad de lograr o mantener una erecci\u00f3n lo suficientemente firme para tener relaciones sexuales.<\/p>\n<p>Hay muchas causas posibles de la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil. El proceso sexual implica un sistema complejo y hay innumerables factores en juego para cada persona. Para los hombres, la excitaci\u00f3n implica un aumento en el flujo sangu\u00edneo al pene que resulta en una erecci\u00f3n, y una disfunci\u00f3n puede ocurrir en cualquier momento durante ese proceso.<\/p>\n<p>A menudo, la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil puede ser un s\u00edntoma o subproducto de un problema, enfermedad o lesi\u00f3n f\u00edsica o psicol\u00f3gica.<\/p>\n<p>Las condiciones f\u00edsicas como enfermedades card\u00edacas, colesterol alto, presi\u00f3n arterial alta, diabetes tipo 2, trastornos del sue\u00f1o, depresi\u00f3n, alcoholismo, drogadicci\u00f3n o tratamiento para el c\u00e1ncer de pr\u00f3stata (cirug\u00eda, terapia hormonal o radiaci\u00f3n) aumentar\u00e1n el riesgo de disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil. Una lesi\u00f3n o cirug\u00eda en el \u00e1rea p\u00e9lvica o la columna puede afectar el flujo sangu\u00edneo o las se\u00f1ales nerviosas. Tambi\u00e9n es com\u00fan que los factores psicol\u00f3gicos desempe\u00f1en un papel en la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>La disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil es m\u00e1s com\u00fan en personas que:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>son mayores.<\/li>\n<li>tiene otras condiciones de salud.<\/li>\n<li>ha tenido una lesi\u00f3n en la m\u00e9dula espinal, el pene o la pelvis.<\/li>\n<li>tomar medicamentos, como antidepresivos o medicamentos para la presi\u00f3n arterial.<\/li>\n<li>tiene ansiedad o estr\u00e9s.<\/li>\n<li>tienen sobrepeso.<\/li>\n<li>fumar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Se sabe que los medicamentos recetados como los que se usan para la presi\u00f3n arterial alta, la ansiedad, el c\u00e1ncer, la depresi\u00f3n, el coraz\u00f3n, los opioides y ciertos medicamentos hormonales contribuyen a la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil&#8221;, dice el Dr. Seftel. &#8220;Pero no deje de tomar ning\u00fan medicamento sin consultar primero con su m\u00e9dico&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sentirse m\u00e1s c\u00f3modo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hay muchas formas de ayudar a prevenir la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil, como mantener una salud adecuada, buscar ayuda para enfermedades emocionales y mentales y evitar sustancias como el alcohol y los cigarrillos, que empeorar\u00e1n la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil. Afortunadamente, hay muchas maneras de averiguar si su DE es un s\u00edntoma de algo mayor, ya que tratar el problema mayor puede ayudar a resolver su DE.<\/p>\n<p>La disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil s\u00f3lo es un problema si el acto sexual se ha vuelto sistem\u00e1ticamente imposible. Tener problemas ocasionales para mantener una erecci\u00f3n no es algo de lo que deba preocuparse, pero tenga en cuenta si se vuelve persistente. Si no est\u00e1 seguro de tener disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil, hable con su m\u00e9dico y sea honesto: es la \u00fanica forma en que pueden ayudarlo.<\/p>\n<p>La disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil generalmente se diagnostica mediante una variedad de pruebas y una discusi\u00f3n del historial m\u00e9dico y sexual de una persona. Las pruebas de disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil pueden realizarse en forma de pruebas de laboratorio o un examen f\u00edsico para buscar problemas con las hormonas, la circulaci\u00f3n, el sistema nervioso o la anatom\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p>Los m\u00e9dicos tambi\u00e9n pueden utilizar una evaluaci\u00f3n psicol\u00f3gica para ver si hay alg\u00fan factor de salud mental que contribuya, as\u00ed como consultar a sus parejas sexuales a largo plazo si ambas partes se sienten c\u00f3modas hablando sobre el tema.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tratamientos para la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El tratamiento para la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil depende de la causa. Puede incluir medicamentos recetados, dispositivos o cirug\u00eda. Pero los cambios en el estilo de vida, como la dieta, el ejercicio y la reducci\u00f3n del estr\u00e9s, tambi\u00e9n pueden ayudar a mejorar la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil.<\/p>\n<p>Los enfoques de tratamiento var\u00edan seg\u00fan el paciente. Su salud, historial m\u00e9dico, capacidad para tolerar ciertos medicamentos y preferencias personales influir\u00e1n a la hora de decidir qu\u00e9 tratamiento es mejor para usted. Su m\u00e9dico tambi\u00e9n puede recomendarle terapia si su DE est\u00e1 relacionada con su historial m\u00e9dico u otro problema de salud mental.<\/p>\n<p>En Cooper, sabemos que abordar la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil requiere empat\u00eda, apoyo y di\u00e1logo abierto. Al fomentar un entorno seguro para el debate, podemos ayudarle a obtener el apoyo y la orientaci\u00f3n que necesita.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHablar sobre la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil no tiene por qu\u00e9 ser dif\u00edcil. Simplemente necesitamos cambiar nuestra actitud hacia la salud de los hombres y abrir un di\u00e1logo\u201d, afirma el Dr. Seftel. \u201cSi no se siente c\u00f3modo hablando con su m\u00e9dico actual, considere buscar un nuevo proveedor. Nuestro equipo de urolog\u00eda es excelente y atendemos pacientes en muchos lugares convenientes en toda la regi\u00f3n\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Los ur\u00f3logos de Cooper tienen oficinas en todo el sur de Jersey, incluida nuestra oficina m\u00e1s nueva en 2401 Evesham Road en Voorhees. Para programar una cita, llame al <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) o utilice nuestro <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php\">formulario en l\u00ednea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00danase a nosotros para un programa gratuito de salud masculina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El <a href=\"https:\/\/events.cooperhealth.org\/event\/community-health-seminars\/men-s-health-event-1\">jueves 7 de diciembre, a las 6 p. m.<\/a>, en el DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill (2349 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002), Cooper organizar\u00e1 una sesi\u00f3n informativa gratuita sobre problemas sexuales y urinarios masculinos, en un ambiente confidencial y de apoyo. .<\/p>\n<p>El programa se centrar\u00e1 en el apoyo y la educaci\u00f3n de los hombres que han probado y fracasado tratamientos de primera l\u00ednea para la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil y la fuga de orina.<\/p>\n<p>En este evento, discutiremos:<\/p>\n<p>Opciones de tratamiento avanzadas para la disfunci\u00f3n er\u00e9ctil para hombres que han probado pastillas u otras terapias.<br \/>\nOpciones de tratamiento avanzadas para hombres que usan toallas sanitarias para controlar la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo, que puede ocurrir despu\u00e9s del tratamiento del c\u00e1ncer de pr\u00f3stata.<\/p>\n<p>Este evento es gratuito. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.cooperhealth.org\/event\/community-health-seminars\/men-s-health-event-1\">Pulse aqu\u00ed<\/a> para registrarse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common. 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