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Erectile Dysfunction Services

Erectile Dysfunction help in Columbus, Ohio

From time to time, every man can have difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. However, erectile dysfunction, or ED, is when a man has a persistent inability to achieve and maintain an erection that is firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Erectile dysfunction is very personal and talking about ED is one of the more humbling conversations any man can have. Rest assured, however, you are in the right place. As a urologist dedicated to men’s health, Dr. Tausch is experienced in discussing, diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction.

No matter the cause of your erectile dysfunction, it can be treated.

Common Questions about Erectile Dysfunction

1. What causes Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction can have many causes, both mental and physical. Sexual arousal in men, is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, blood vessels, nerves, muscles, emotions, etc. If there is a problem in any of these areas, it can result in erectile dysfunction.

2. Is erectile dysfunction normal?

While erectile dysfunction is common, it is NOT normal, and it is not something you have to accept. It is also not something you should be ashamed of. I truly care about helping restore this important aspect of your life.

3. What medical conditions can lead to erectile dysfunction?

Increasing age, medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, spinal cord injury, pelvic surgery, cancer treatment, etc. can all lead to erectile dysfunction. There are two cylinders of a sponge-like tissue that fill with blood during an erection, each called a Corpus Cavernosum. These cylinders get very hard and stiff during a normal erection. If the blood flow into the Corpus is poor or if the valves that are supposed to keep the blood in the Corpus are defective, the penis will not get fully hard.

What treatment options are available for erectile dysfunction?

Medication: Oral medications such as Viagra, Levitra or Cialis are commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Penile injection: Injection therapy requires the man to use a small needle to inject medication directly into the penis, resulting in an erection.

Counseling: Counseling may help patients whose erectile dysfunction has resulted from anxiety or depression.

Vacuum Erection Device: These devices placed over the penis to draw blood into the shaft resulting in an erection. Once the erection is created, a retaining band is slid down to the lower end of the penis to sustain the erection. This band can be left on for up to 30 minutes.

Lifestyle Changes: Some healthy lifestyle tips that can help treat your ED including quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, losing weight, exercising regularly and reducing stress.

Penile Implants: A penile implant is a medical device that is surgically placed into a penis to produce a natural-looking and natural-feeling erection. Sensitivity and the ability to ejaculate are not typically affected, and barring no medical condition, you will be able to orgasm normally.

Dr. T.J. Tausch, MD