In many cases, yes, erectile dysfunction can be reversed. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found a 29 percent remission rate after 5 years. It's important to note that even when erectile dysfunction can't be cured, the right treatment can reduce or eliminate symptoms. Erectile dysfunction (ED) can last from a few months to years.
Depending on the underlying cause, you may have erectile dysfunction for the rest of your life. According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V), erectile problems must occur for at least six months to be considered erectile dysfunction. Nearly 18 million men living around the world suffer from symptoms of erectile dysfunction. Living a normal life with erectile dysfunction is feasible.
Life as you know it doesn't end after this prognosis; you just have to adapt and move on. Smoking, substance abuse, spinal cord disorders, pelvic trauma, surgery, radiation, and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, and multiple sclerosis are some of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction. While there is no simple cure for erectile dysfunction, adopting the following healthy lifestyle practices may limit your risk of erectile dysfunction. Early identification (and the understanding that erectile dysfunction is a normal, common, and treatable disease) can go a long way in preventing further complications.
More than 50% of all men between 40 and 70 years old report some level of erectile dysfunction. It's considered erectile dysfunction only when it happens frequently or when it gets progressively worse. Erectile dysfunction after radiation therapy has a worse prognosis, as up to 50% of men experience erectile dysfunction after the procedure. Focused shockwave therapy (FSW) is a newer, cutting-edge treatment with a remarkably high success rate when it comes to treating erectile dysfunction.
Despite generally having a high level of testosterone, many young men can and do experience symptoms of erectile dysfunction on a regular basis. If the cause of erectile dysfunction is psychological, sex therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy are very effective in treating impotence. The treatment aims to correct or improve erectile function, help circulatory health and improve men's quality of life.
