Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Treatment For Erectile DysfunctionDot Clinics offer effective therapies with experienced guidance to treat psychogenic ED. Our approach helps restore confidence and improve sexual health.
What is Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction?
Psychogenic erectile dysfunction is the type of sexual dysfunction whereby a man struggles to achieve or keep an erection mostly as a result of emotional issues, stress, or anxiety instead of a medical condition. It is more prevalent in younger males in their 20s and early 30s because at that age emotions and feelings matter more than physical aging.
Men with psychogenic ED often notice that their erections work normally during sleep or masturbation, but fail during partnered sex due to performance anxiety or subconscious psychological blocks. Addressing the root emotional causes through therapy, stress management, or counseling can significantly improve this condition.
Symptoms of Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction
Watch for these indicators if you are having mental or emotional problems regarding intimacy:
- Trouble getting or keeping an erection during sexual intercourse, but not in other situations like sleep or masturbation.
- Lower confidence and more worry about sexual activity.
- Erectile issues start suddenly without a clear physical cause.
- Erections happen in relaxed settings but fail when feeling stressed or anxious due to sexual performance anxiety.
- Feelings of guilt, frustration, fear, or embarrassment about sexual performance.
These symptoms indicate that ED mental health factors are in play, not just your body but your mind is asking for help from urologists as well as from mental health professionals.
What causes Psychogenic ED?
- Performance anxiety.
- Stress and mental overload.
- Depression and mental illness.
- Relationship issues.
- Past sexual abuse.
Diagnosis: How Is Psychogenic ED Identified?
At Dot Clinics, we take a full-spectrum approach to diagnostic evaluation for patients with erectile dysfunction. We don’t just look at symptoms—we understand your story. Here’s what to expect:
- Medical and Sexual History
- Physical Examination
- Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT) Test
- Blood Tests and Thyroid Function
- Urinalysis
- Doppler Ultrasound
This step-by-step evaluation helps our urologist determine whether the ED is psychogenic and guides the most appropriate erectile dysfunction treatment plan.
Treatment Options for Psychogenic ED
Your course to cure erectile dysfunction in Dot clinics can include the following first-line treatments based on your requirements:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
CBT is used by doctors which helps to regain confidence and reduce the amount of performance anxiety a person could feel while keeping the mind from negative thoughts relating to sex and self-worth. This therapy is thereby customized to assist in long-term emotional healing and in reinstating a healthy view on intimacy. - Medications for Support:
Our urologist at Dot Clinics may decide to add medications such as Viagra and Cialis for recovery. While it aids in taking the mental pressure away from self confidence, these medications do nothing for the psychological cause of erectile dysfunction. It lets you concentrate on your healing journey and lowers a lot of the stress brought on by performance anxiety. - P-Shot (Priapus Shot):
The P-Shot is a supportive treatment that we provide at Dot Clinics to boost sexual performance. This treatment stimulates tissue regeneration and improves penile blood flow by utilizing your own blood, especially the repair platelets. After being extracted and processed, a little quantity of your blood is carefully injected into particular areas including the corpus cavernosum and the glans (head of penis).
As a result, you have better sensitivity, strong erections, and more physical reactivity. Though it does not solve the psychological reasons of erectile dysfunction, the P-Shot helps you in overall recovery, especially when used in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy and lifestyle coaching. - Shockwave Therapy:
At Dot Clinics, Shockwave therapy is a safe process that restores normal blood flow in the penis using low -intensity sound waves rather than electricity. These sound waves help your body naturally promote the formation of new blood vessels and improve erectile function by repairing older ones.
This is a straight, efficient method which aids in your recovery without any discomfort and need for shots. By increasing physical performance and reducing sexual engagement anxiety, shockwave therapy complements your mental health treatments, even if it does not address emotional or psychological aspects of ED. - HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) Therapy:
Dot Clinics now provides an advanced therapy HIFEM which delivers electromagnetic energy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles without even a crunch. Strong pelvic muscles lead to better control, strong erections and increased confidence.
This is particularly effective when combined with CBT and lifestyle coaching. By improving muscle tone and endurance, HIFEM directly competes with one of the silent contributors for psychogenic ED: the performance-related fear of failure. - Radiofrequency:
In Dot Clinics, radiofrequency therapy uses soft heat to improve blood flow and nerve sensitivity in the pelvic region. This is a non-invasive way to assist your body to respond better during intimacy.
It does not treat mental causes of psychogenic ED (such as anxiety or stress) directly, but it can support your recovery of how your body feels and reacts. - Lifestyle Coaching:
Our treatment approach at Dot Clinics involves lifestyle coaching, too. Our doctors willingly help you reduce stress, sleep well, exercise regularly, and stop alcohol or tobacco. Most importantly, all these lifestyle changes have a direct impact on your sexual health and overall wellness.
Everything we offer is centered around helping you feel supported, confident, and on the path to better sexual and emotional health.
Why Choose Dot Clinics?
- Experienced Specialists: Our medical specialists have a vast amount of experience in both the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction in its various forms.
- Strict Confidentiality: We guarantee your privacy and provide assistance in a discreet and comfortable setting.
- Comprehensive Care: Our interventions include medical, psychological, and lifestyle guidance for the best possible outcome.
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: We utilize the latest technologies in diagnosis and advance technology treatments to bring you the highest quality care.
FAQ's
They may be helpful by enhancing blood flow during intercourse. But when paired with therapy that addresses the underlying psychological causes, they are most effective.
Indeed, stress management, regular exercise, a good diet, and alcohol or smoking moderation can all help to maintain a good intimate life. Good habits keep your body and brain in balance.
Although the duration of therapy differs from one patient to another, most men display improvement in their symptoms over a few weeks or months.
Blood tests look for hormones including testosterone, thyroid levels and others. An evaluation for hormonal abnormalities, which might lead to ED, is necessary.
No, psychogenic ED is usually temporary and can improve with proper treatment. Addressing emotional and mental health often restores normal function.