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According to a study conducted by the European Society of Urology (UAE), with a wide-ranging survey carried out in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Spain, erectile deficiency affects men more often over the years but it can occur at any age.
In particular, erectile disorders affect 52% of men between the ages of 40 and 70, and 38% already have symptoms. from 6 months to 2 years without having contacted a specialist yet.
In Italy, they would be about 3 million people with erectile dysfunction problems, however 36.5% of men are not aware of the possibility of treating this pathology, being completely unaware of the existence of specific treatments.
The poor prevention of men in the andrological field
According to Dr. Francesco De Luca, a highly experienced uro-andrologist surgeon, specialized in the diagnosis and modern therapies for the treatment of the main andrological pathologies, the first step for improving sexual well-being begins precisely within the couple.
Most men do not live well the appearance of problems related to their sexuality, as there are still today taboos and stereotypes that create cultural barriers to andrology.
This situation often leads to a wrong approach, as many men prefer not to talk about their disorder and do not deal with it adequately through the medical support. Without a doubt, women are more accustomed to the prevention and treatment of pathologies of the sexual organs, accompanying every phase of their life with the medical assistance of the gynecologist.
In contrast, sexual health monitoring is not widespread among men, with a rather low percentage of people undergoing preventive andrological visits.
The same happens in the presence of disorders such as erectile deficit, when they are available nowadays extremely effective specific treatments, able in many cases to offer clear improvements in the sexuality and psychophysical well-being of the couple.
How to deal with erectile deficit in the couple
There erectile dysfunction it can cause various negative effects, compromising the relationship between partners but also putting men’s health at risk, as this disorder could be a wake-up call for other more serious diseases.
For this reason it is essential talk about it openly within the couple, to raise awareness of available solutions and overcome men’s reluctance to seek the assistance of a specialist.
In this way, it is possible to carry out all the necessary medical examinations for identify the causes of erectile deficit, to understand what could be the most appropriate treatment based on your specific case. Often, in fact, the difficulty in achieving and maintaining an erection is not due only to psychological factors, but to a series of contributing causes that require a andrological therapy.
The most effective therapies for the treatment of erectile dysfunction
As Dr. De Luca explains, medical science has accomplished remarkable progress in the treatment of erectile deficit.
Today there are many options available to specialists, to intervene both at a surgical level and in a non-invasive way, with the possibility of studying personalized therapies particularly effective.
First of all, it is essential that the man undergo an andrological examination, so that it is possible to identify the causes of the disorder and understand what the more suitable treatments. The reasons that can create this problem are many, such as trauma to the penis, surgery, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, neurological problems, the intake of certain drugs, also impotence could be attributable to aging, psychological factors or bad habits.
For this reason, treatments must be targeted, to act on the main causes or symptoms, adopting a multisectoral approach if necessary. One of the most effective options is the low intensity shock wave therapy, which can offer encouraging results for the improvement of erectile function and hardness of erection, especially in people suffering from mild dysfunction or in the early stage.
However, there are various solutions to intervene in case of erectile deficit, such as penile implants, the sexual rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy operations, or operations to correct deformations of the penis.
Obviously, the process necessarily requires an andrological visit to highly qualified specialists, such as Dr. De Luca, to then carry out all the necessary tests and finally plan a tailor-made treatment with the aim of restoring an adequate psycho-physical wellbeing of the couple.
