What Are The Types of Erectile Dysfunction?

1. Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction

This kind of ED is in the head, not the body. In simpler terms, it’s when something in your mind or emotions gets in the way of allowing you to be all-in and ready.

It is a type of ED that is generally associated with stress, anxiety, guilt or depression. It can also be brought on by relationship issues, performance anxiety or because of traumatic sexual experiences in the past.

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Treatment :

The use of psychotherapy, counselling or sexual therapy to address anxiety or emotional hurdles. Occasionally, medications are thrown into the mix, but working on mental well-being and with your partner tends to make a big difference.

2. Organic Erectile Dysfunction

Organic ED occurs due to physical or biological factors that affect blood flow, nerve supply or hormones. This is the most frequent among white old men. It may be categorised into three subdivisions as shown below :

a) Vasculogenic Erectile Dysfunction

This kind of thing happens when the flow of blood to the penis becomes limited. Because erections are blood-flow dependent, any condition that impairs the health of blood vessels can also lead to vasculogenic erectile dysfunction, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and high cholesterol.

Lifestyle factors like smoking, being overweight and insufficient physical activity can make it worse.

Treatment :

The usual suspects, keeping blood pressure in line, eating well, staying active and kicking a smoking habit, can often be useful. Medications that can help improve blood flow may be given, such as sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis).

b) Neurogenic Erectile Dysfunction

Here, the nerves responsible for arousal and erection are impacted. It can be caused by spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or diabetic neuropathy. Because the connection between the brain and the penis is broken, the erection becomes so hard.

Treatment :

In addition to medications, recommended as well are physical therapy and specialised sexual Aids depending on the cause.

c) Hormonal Erectile Dysfunction

There are hormones in your body that are essential for sex to really do the job. Men’s libido may be lower, they may feel tired and have a hard time getting erections when their testosterone levels are low. Thyroid disease, too much prolactin can also result in this type of class.

Treatment :

Hormonal evaluation is essential. Sexual performance can be restored by means of testosterone replacement therapy or correcting the hormonal imbalance responsible for causing ED.

3. Mixed Erectile Dysfunction

Mixed erectile dysfunction. Typically, as the name implies, a person can have ED even if there is no real physical damage to their manhood. To give you an example, a man who is diabetic can suffer from vascular ED, and the accompanying stress or anxiety could also exacerbate his problem

This variety of ED is widely common, and nearly all men have to deal with a combo pack of emotional and physical problems regularly.

For instance, performance anxiety can actually make symptoms worse when the cause is physical.

Treatment :

Combination therapy is key: lifestyle modification, medication, and counselling. Going after the mind and body also means long-term improvement, not just temporary relief.

4. Situational Erectile Dysfunction

This sort of ED only occurs in certain circumstances or with particular partners. A man might be able to achieve enough of an erection for vaginal penetration during masturbation or when the penis is stimulated by his partner, but he cannot get an erection in other situations. This tends to relate to the feelings of emotional comfort, stress, or confidence in that situation.

Treatment :

Communication with your partner too much, relaxation exercises and counselling do wonders for most. It’s typically psychological, too, so addressing anxiety itself rather than medicating is the way to go.

5. Iatrogenic Erectile Dysfunction

This particular type of ED is medically induced or a result of surgery. Some drugs other than the ones already mentioned can lead to erectile difficulties, too, particularly some that are used for treating high blood pressure and certain types of cancer. Iatrogenic ED can result from some treatments to the prostate and bladder, which injure the blood vessels or nerves that facilitate an erection.

Treatment :

If they are due to medication, a doctor might change drugs or adjust the dose. Rehabilitation and other therapy after the surgery may also aid in returning to normal.

Final Thoughts

Erectile dysfunction is more than a performance issue. It’s a flag that something intense, physical, emotional or both, requires attention. The excellent news is that at Zen-Mind Care Clinic, every form of erectile dysfunction can be treated with a proper treatment plan.

The sooner the cause, whether it is psychological, hormonal or vascular, can be determined and treatment begun, the more successful will be recovery from ED. If you or your partner is struggling with the issues, don’t ignore them and don’t feel ashamed to seek help. Speaking to a professional, such as a doctor or sexual health expert, can help you pin down the root cause of things and the solution that's right for you.

Keep in mind, you are not your ED; it’s just a health problem, and like any other health issue, it should be approached with understanding and care.