Pills Only Temporarily Address the Symptoms of ED — Not the Root Cause

Regardless of your age, erectile dysfunction (ED) does not have to interfere with your sex life. An array of treatments effectively address ED – some more so than others.

While oral medications are a common ED treatment, they aren’t necessarily the best or ideal option for everyone. In addition to only helping temporarily, ED pills only address your symptoms, not the root cause. Over time, you can develop a tolerance to the medication, rendering it ineffective for symptom management, too.

Our expert team at Kane Health in Silicon Valley, Redwood City, and the San Francisco Bay area of California helps alleviate ED by addressing the cause to enhance your sexual function and overall health.

What causes erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can stem from several factors, including circulation issues, nerve-related challenges, and hormone imbalances. 

When you have healthy blood flow, nerve function, and hormone levels, your body can experience normal arousal and erections. When any one of these health areas suffers, so will your sexual function.

Certain chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, can play a role in ED, too, for these very reasons. Diabetes affects your circulation, nerves, and hormones. Hypertension (high blood pressure) interferes with normal blood flow. 

A number of medications, such as statins for high cholesterol and certain antidepressants, can cause ED as a side effect.

While increased age raises your risk for ED, that’s often because of age-related health issues, such as low testosterone. 

Erectile dysfunction symptoms

Once ED sets in, you’re likely to experience more than difficulty achieving erections. Other common symptoms include:

• Needing a lot of stimulation in order to have an erection
• Erections that only occur before (versus during) penetrative sex
• Erections that diminish during intercourse
• Sexual performance anxiety
• Reduced or low libido

ED can also cause relationship challenges, especially if you and your partner(s) aren’t comfortable discussing sexual difficulties. One study involving married couples linked ED with separation or divorce.

Non-pill (and longer-lasting) treatments for ED

Many ED medications work by increasing blood flow to your penis during arousal so that you can keep an erection going throughout sex. They do so by targeting an enzyme that regulates pelvic blood circulation.

However, these medications don’t get to the underlying cause of ED or benefit your overall health moving forward. That’s a significant reason we offer alternative treatments that do last and help more broadly.

At Kane Health, we offer:

• Acoustic wave therapy, which uses low-intensity sound waves to break up microplaque in your blood vessels for improved circulation
• Testosterone therapy to restore healthy hormonal balance 
• Penile implants provide a mechanical solution for long-term ED
• Custom Compounded medications microdosed to address each patients specific ED needs used temporarily until the root cause of the dysfunction is addressed
• Tissue expanding therapy to help improve blood flow, tissue elasticity, and structural integrity for healthy sexual function. 
• Holistic concierge programs customized to optimize your overall wellness and sexual vitality

Beyond stronger erections, testosterone therapy can improve your moods, energy levels, muscle mass, and more. If your ED symptoms derive from Peyronie’s disease, acoustic wave therapy can help alleviate both concerns. 

Our holistic programs help detect or prevent chronic diseases that become more common with age. So, along with lasting ED relief, you can enjoy the benefits that come with a longer, more vibrant life. 

To learn more about drug-free ED treatments or find out which treatment best suits you, call our office or request an appointment through our website today. We also offer customized, holistic programs geared toward optimizing your sexual wellness and overall health.