Erectile dysfunction (impotence) Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

Improve overall cardiovascular health and reduce risk factors contributing to ED.

Lose weight if you are overweight.
Stop smoking to improve cardiovascular health.
Adopt a healthy, balanced diet.
Engage in daily exercise.
Implement stress and anxiety reduction techniques.
Limit alcohol intake to no more than 14 units per week.
Avoid excessive cycling (more than 3 hours a week) if it's a contributing factor.

ConsultGeneral PractitionerSexual Health Specialist

Medicinal Treatment

Enhance the body's natural ability to achieve and maintain an erection, and address contributing medical or psychological factors.

Prescription medications known as PDE-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, avanafil) to increase blood flow to the penis.
Medication to manage underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or hormone imbalances.
Counselling and therapy for psychological causes, including depression or anxiety, which can impact sexual function.

ConsultUrologistGeneral PractitionerSexual Health SpecialistPsychologist/Therapist

Surgical Treatment

Provide mechanical assistance or surgical correction for erectile function when less invasive methods are ineffective.

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) that encourage blood flow to the penis, creating an erection.
Penile implants (prostheses) for severe cases unresponsive to other treatments, providing a reliable solution for erectile function.
Vascular surgery in specific cases to improve blood flow to the penis or repair vascular issues causing ED.

ConsultUrologist

Surgical Options

Compare procedures, costs, and hospitals.

Penile implant

Specialists

General PractitionerSexual Health SpecialistUrologistPsychologist/Therapist

About This Disease

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of Erectile dysfunction (impotence) Treatment.

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Lifestyle Modifications

Improve overall cardiovascular health and reduce risk factors contributing to ED.

Lose weight if you are overweight.

Stop smoking to improve cardiovascular health.

Adopt a healthy, balanced diet.

Engage in daily exercise.

Implement stress and anxiety reduction techniques.

Limit alcohol intake to no more than 14 units per week.

Avoid excessive cycling (more than 3 hours a week) if it's a contributing factor.

ConsultGeneral PractitionerSexual Health Specialist

Medicinal Treatment

Enhance the body's natural ability to achieve and maintain an erection, and address contributing medical or psychological factors.

Prescription medications known as PDE-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, avanafil) to increase blood flow to the penis.

Medication to manage underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or hormone imbalances.

Counselling and therapy for psychological causes, including depression or anxiety, which can impact sexual function.

ConsultUrologistGeneral PractitionerSexual Health SpecialistPsychologist/Therapist

Surgical Treatment

Provide mechanical assistance or surgical correction for erectile function when less invasive methods are ineffective.

Vacuum erection devices (VEDs) that encourage blood flow to the penis, creating an erection.

Penile implants (prostheses) for severe cases unresponsive to other treatments, providing a reliable solution for erectile function.

Vascular surgery in specific cases to improve blood flow to the penis or repair vascular issues causing ED.

ConsultUrologist

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease