Erectile Dysfunction in Coral Springs, FL

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as difficulty in getting and maintaining an erection that is firm enough for sex. This condition is very common, and is actually the most frequent sexual health complaint from men of all ages.

Optimize Medical specializes in providing the highest quality of care for men experiencing erectile dysfunction. Our experienced healthcare professionals are dedicated to helping you overcome ED and regain confidence in your sexual performance and overall quality of life.

At Optimize Medical, we prioritize your comfort, privacy, and well-being throughout the treatment process. Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way, providing expert guidance, education, and resources to help you achieve optimal sexual health and vitality. Call our primary care clinic in Coral Springs, FL at (954) 780-8685 to schedule an appointment.

ED Symptoms

Generally all symptoms of erectile dysfunction will contribute to an inability to develop or sustain an erection. Some patients with ED might also present with low libido, or decreased interesed in sex and initmacy.

If you experience erectile dysfunction in rare instances, and you have no other related health conditions, you should be able to manage your ED without much trouble. Such situations are completely normal, and should not warrant a significant amount of worry.

However, if you begin to become concerned about erectile dysfunction and how much it is impacting your daily life, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our office in Coral Springs, FL.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

ED can stem from either physical or mental causes. 

Often, erectile dysfunction is the result of a physical problem. These can include a variety of different situations, but they typically relate to:

  • Not having enough blood flow to the penis. Conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and hardened arteries can all restrict the functions of an individual’s circulatory system, which can prevent proper amounts of blood flow to certain areas of the body. It may also be difficult for an individual to keep blood in the penis long enough to sustain an erection.
  • Problems with the nerve endings. Damage to the pelvic region can often lead to damage of the nerves. Injury, cancer treatments, or even a disrupted signal from the brain can all cause these nerves to malfunction and diminish a person’s senses.
  • Side effects of medication. There is always a risk to taking a medication, but some risks can impact sexual function both temporarily and long-term. Make sure to discuss all possible side effects to a new medication with your healthcare provider.
  • Low testosterone or other hormonal imbalance.  Hormone issues like low T, high estrogen, or low dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can be causes of erectile dysfunction.  This is more common in older men but in recent years we’ve seen more and more young men affected by low testosterone.

Other cases of erectile dysfunction may be caused by emotional or psychological, such as:

  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship problems
  • Poor sleep
  • Worry about poor sexual performance, or performance anxiety

It is certainly possible for both physical and mental factors to contribute toward a single patient’s erectile dysfunction. Many people with ED discover that a physical issue will lead to stress in a relationship or about sexual performance, which can make their erectile dysfunction even more difficult to deal with.

How is Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosed?

The potentially endless circle of erectile dysfunction can be broken by speaking with a primary care physician about your erectile dysfunction and getting a diagnosis to understand what could be causing it to occur.

Optimize Medical assesses erectile dysfunction (ED) by conducting a thorough review of your medical and sexual history, along with a comprehensive mental health and physical examination. Conversations about ED with a healthcare professional may be challenging, but it’s important to keep in mind that a fulfilling sex life is integral to overall well-being. Providing your doctor with detailed information enables them to better understand your situation and increases the likelihood of successful treatment.

To diagnose any physical issues, expect urine tests, blood tests, and checks of your pulse at the wrist and ankles. A check of your penis and testicles is common to be sure they look normal. A physician may look for hair loss or enlarged breasts as a sign of a hormonal problem. All of the typical tests you normally get for a physical exam, including blood pressure, will be performed.  Depending on your age and health status, we might also screen for cardiovascular disease that might impact our ability to treat ED.  In difficult cases, we might help connect you with a urologist who can do advanced testing of things such as penile blood flow and erectile response. 

The good news is whatever is preventing a man from enjoying healthy sex, there are options to treat it. Erectile dysfunction is treatable in almost all cases.

ED Treatment in Coral Springs

There are multiple treatments for ED and options for each cause. Sometimes it can be as simple as changing your medications.  In many cases, medications such as tadalafil (commonly known by the brand name Cialis) or sildenafil (commonly known by the brand name Viagra)

Don’t hesitate to make an appointment with Optimize Medical Primary Care in Coral Springs, FL. The sooner you discover the cause of ED, the sooner you can enjoy your sexual life again.

Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way, providing expert guidance, education, and resources to help you achieve optimal sexual health and vitality. Call our primary care clinic in Coral Springs, FL at (954) 780-8685 to schedule an appointment.