Over 30 million men are affected by erectile dysfunction or ED in the country alone. Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common sex-related problems in the world and it can affect young men too. Here are seven treatment options for erectile dysfunction.

• Counseling
  When erectile dysfunction is caused due to anxiety, stress, or depression, then the doctor will recommend psychological counseling. Counseling can be suggested by a doctor if ED is causing problems in one’s relationship. One might be required to see a professional therapist with their partner. Generally, some sessions are sufficient for treating erectile dysfunction as talking about what stresses one out can help them in many ways. The sessions will be developed to increase the patient’s confidence.
• Oral medications
  Oral medications are another one of the treatment options for erectile dysfunction. Examples of these oral medications include vardenafil, sildenafil, avanafil, and tadalafil. The purpose of these oral medications is to enable the effectiveness of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide relaxes the penis muscles, thereby improving blood flow. Nitric oxide is a natural chemical that is produced by the body. Better blood flow due to nitric oxide helps to get a normal erection.
• Injection
  Alprostadil self-injection is another treatment option for erectile dysfunction. This method requires a doctor to inject alprostadil either on the side or the base of the patient’s penis. Sometimes, the doctor might suggest that one uses two or more medications and inject them. For example, alprostadil and phentolamine can be used together for self-injection. The aim of the injection is for there to be enough dosage that when one gets an erection, it lasts for an hour. However, in some cases, an erection can last longer than that.
• Suppository
  Suppositories are treatment options for erectile dysfunction. Alprostadil intraurethral therapy consists of the placement of a small alprostadil suppository inside one’s penis. It needs to be inserted in the penile urethra. After application, the erection happens 10 minutes after. If it proves to be effective for one, then an erection can last for one hour. It is generally said to be less effective when compared to self-injections for treating erectile dysfunction. Sometimes, this procedure is called MUSE or medicated urethral system for erections.
• Penis pumps
  Penis pumps are also called vacuum erection devices. A penis pump consists of a tube which is hollow with a pump. The pump can be either powered by a battery or by hand. The tube is required to be placed on the penis and it sucks out the air that is present in the tube. This helps increase blood flow to the penis through a vacuum. When one has an erection, a tension ring can be placed in near the base of the penis, and then the pump can be removed. The tension ring can be removed after one has sex.
• Implants
  Penile implants are one of the treatment options for erectile dysfunction. These implants involve placing malleable or inflatable implants on both sides of the penis. Malleable rods are helpful in keeping the penis firm while allowing bendability. Inflatable rods enable one to have more control when over their erection and for how long they want it last. Penile implants are generally not recommended at the beginning of the treatment, but if other methods are not working, then the doctor might recommend them.
• Vascular reconstruction surgery
  Vascular reconstruction surgery can be helpful in two cases. It can help repair the blockages in the blood vessel, which can help the blood flow to the penis. It can be helpful in blocking the veins, so that the leaking of blood through the penis does not occur. This type of surgery is not so popular because it is not helpful for many men. It can be helpful for those who have a small blood vessel blockage that is preventing blood flow to their penis.

If erectile dysfunction is caused by another health condition, then the doctor will suggest treatment for that first. Then depending on what is causing erectile dysfunction and how severe it is, the doctor will recommend the treatment options for erectile dysfunction.