Do you suffer from erectile dysfunction and are looking for a specialist in urology for treatment in Barcelona?

Erectile dysfunction affects about 30% of men over 40, but it is often diagnosed late, as it is still often difficult for patients to cope with, get diagnosis and speak openly about.

However, there are now many treatments, both medicinal and non-medicinal, available to men who suffer from this problem.

If you are in this situation, do not hesitate to make an appointment with our specialist urologist for a sympathetic and completely personalised treatment.

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What is erectile dysfunction?

It is a repeated inability to achieve an adequate erection, or to maintain a sufficient penile rigidity to last in a sexual act of penetration or during masturbation.

This disorder does not present any health risk. However, it can have a significant impact on the quality of life of the patient and his or her partner.

It is important to note that erectile dysfunction is to be distinguished from the absence of libido which is rather called aphanisis, as well as from anorgasmia which designates the impossibility to reach orgasm. It can however coexist with these disorders.

The different types of erectile dysfunction

There are generally two types of erectile dysfunction:

  • Organic or primary erectile dysfunction due to aging or disease;
  • Psychogenic or secondary erectile dysfunction due to psychological, emotional, relational or situational problems.

What causes erectile dysfunction?

Organic causes

There are many causes of erectile dysfunction but the main one is simply ageing. It is a problem that affects less than 10% of people under 50, and more than 30% of people over 60.

Circulatory problems are another very common cause, including:

  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Kidney failure
  • Hyperlipidaemia
  • Neurological diseases (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, but also trauma to the nervous system, etc.) or hormonal imbalances (male hormone deficiency due to hypogonadism, thyroid disease, etc.) also cause erectile dysfunction.

Finally, prostate surgery can also be a cause. Vasectomy does not affect erectile function.

Psychological causes

In many men, erectile function can be temporarily, episodically or permanently disturbed by psychogenic causes (stress, fatigue, emotional reaction or psychological and/or psychiatric disorders).

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How is an erectile dysfunction diagnosed?

It is advisable to consult a urologist when erectile dysfunction has lasted for more than 3 months or is causing physical and/or psychological suffering.

During the consultation, the doctor will ask the patient about the characteristics of the dysfunction: sudden or gradual onset, permanent or intermittent erectile difficulties, situations that favour the disorder, etc.

Then, various examinations may be prescribed to refine the diagnosis:

  • An examination of the genitals including a rectal examination to check the prostate.
  • A recording of nocturnal erections on waking and/or during REM sleep.
  • A blood test to check for diabetes, kidney disease or high cholesterol, as well as a testosterone level, which may suggest an endocrine cause.
  • Doppler-duplex ultrasonography or selective angiography of the penile arteries to detect possible vascular pathologies of the penis.
  • A cardiovascular examination to look for possible high blood pressure or a cardiac disorder that may explain the disorder.
  • A neurological examination to rule out certain pathologies such as Parkinson's disease, for example.

Treatment of erectile dysfunction at Turó Park Medical Clinic

Several treatments can be offered depending on each patient's cause of the problem.

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Our answers to the most frequently asked questions about erectile dysfunction

When to consult a urologist in the case of erectile dysfunction?

It is recommended to consult a urologist in the case of frequent and even systematic erectile dysfunction, incomplete erections or erections of short duration.

What food to eat to promote an erection?

Often referred to as 'natural Viagra', beetroot is thought to enhance the production of nitric oxide, which plays a key role in relaxing and opening blood vessels, which in turn improves blood flow to the penis.

Do erectile dysfunction drugs require a prescription?

Most medications for erectile dysfunction are only available on prescription. Be particularly careful with drugs offered on the Internet without medical supervision, as you could be putting your health at risk.