Although this article addresses one aspect of ED, there may be more than one thing going on with the biology. Although we're perhaps rightly skeptical of television commercials urging treatment of "low T" (low testosterone), it's important to note that testosterone is a steroid hormone which mediates both sexual desire and "performance". It is not unusual for testosterone levels to decline markedly during aging ("Andropause"). This can be a cause of loss of interest, as well as loss of function. While the ED drugs commonly advertised (Cialis, Levitra, Viagra) work on improving the blood flow necessary for normal function, they do nothing to increase sexual desire. Testosterone treatment (injections, gels, etc.) can be effective in improving both desire and performance. The urologist mentioned by the previous poster could evaluate your husband using a simple blood test, and determine whether supplemental testosterone might be helpful. This is a common condition in older men, and nothing to be concerned or embarrassed about (although, as mentioned previously, societal expectations may make this difficult to admit or discuss).
S. WhiteDecember 16, 2016
Often men will not marry because they can't preform. Check the meds he might be taking....often side effects cause ED. If he can't have intercourse, there are ways to just touch each other to bring satisfaction to each of you, even climax at least for you. You will have to guide his hand .... most men are intiminated my husband tells me and don't know what a woman really wants....so you have to talk him thru it. Is he willing to try Viagra or other ways so he can perform? Be thankful that he does want to kiss, hug, and be playfull. Many women would give anything if their husband was that affectionate.
MaryannDecember 16, 2016
This is not an uncommon problem and we solved it with Viagra. It is WONDERFUL---talk with your Dr.
L. ClarkDecember 16, 2016
ED is very disheartening for a man. I find it hard to believe that he has resigned himself to not even trying to look for a solution. After having prostate cancer (PC) surgery, I almost frantically looked for a solution to the resulting ED. After seven years of frustration and being on a forum of like minded men PC men, I took the nuclear option. I had an inflatable penile prosthesis installed like most of the men on my forum had finally done. That was 4 years ago.
Now my only regret is that I did not do it sooner. Many doctors are now installing them the same day as prostate surgery. There are many doctors that are experts at this surgery. It is now very common place
No one but my wife and I know that I have it, as I chose to travel to a different city to have it done. It feels and looks completely natural and works flawlessly.
Your hubby may think you are nagging, but get him to look in to it. He will thank you for it.
Get him to a urologist soon. The operation is in in the morning out in the afternoon, with a couple of weeks recuperation.
Doctors are
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DonDecember 17, 2016
Although this article addresses one aspect of ED, there may be more than one thing going on with the biology. Although we're perhaps rightly skeptical of television commercials urging treatment of "low T" (low testosterone), it's important to note that testosterone is a steroid hormone which mediates both sexual desire and "performance". It is not unusual for testosterone levels to decline markedly during aging ("Andropause"). This can be a cause of loss of interest, as well as loss of function. While the ED drugs commonly advertised (Cialis, Levitra, Viagra) work on improving the blood flow necessary for normal function, they do nothing to increase sexual desire. Testosterone treatment (injections, gels, etc.) can be effective in improving both desire and performance. The urologist mentioned by the previous poster could evaluate your husband using a simple blood test, and determine whether supplemental testosterone might be helpful. This is a common condition in older men, and nothing to be concerned or embarrassed about (although, as mentioned previously, societal expectations may make this difficult to admit or discuss).
S. WhiteDecember 16, 2016
Often men will not marry because they can't preform. Check the meds he might be taking....often side effects cause ED. If he can't have intercourse, there are ways to just touch each other to bring satisfaction to each of you, even climax at least for you. You will have to guide his hand .... most men are intiminated my husband tells me and don't know what a woman really wants....so you have to talk him thru it. Is he willing to try Viagra or other ways so he can perform? Be thankful that he does want to kiss, hug, and be playfull. Many women would give anything if their husband was that affectionate.
MaryannDecember 16, 2016
This is not an uncommon problem and we solved it with Viagra. It is WONDERFUL---talk with your Dr.
L. ClarkDecember 16, 2016
ED is very disheartening for a man. I find it hard to believe that he has resigned himself to not even trying to look for a solution. After having prostate cancer (PC) surgery, I almost frantically looked for a solution to the resulting ED. After seven years of frustration and being on a forum of like minded men PC men, I took the nuclear option. I had an inflatable penile prosthesis installed like most of the men on my forum had finally done. That was 4 years ago. Now my only regret is that I did not do it sooner. Many doctors are now installing them the same day as prostate surgery. There are many doctors that are experts at this surgery. It is now very common place No one but my wife and I know that I have it, as I chose to travel to a different city to have it done. It feels and looks completely natural and works flawlessly. Your hubby may think you are nagging, but get him to look in to it. He will thank you for it. Get him to a urologist soon. The operation is in in the morning out in the afternoon, with a couple of weeks recuperation. Doctors are
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