Erectile Dysfunction Therapy in Gaithersburg
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Erectile Dysfunction Therapy in Gaithersburg, MD
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Having erection trouble isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, however, it can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems. At Washington Psychological Wellness, we help those searching for erectile dysfunction therapy in Gaithersburg, MD through a multidisciplinary approach.
Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction
The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events that cause an erection, starting with feelings of sexual excitement. A number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. These include:
- Depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions
- Stress
- Relationship problems due to stress, poor communication or other concerns
Risk Factors
Erectile dysfunction (ED) can result from health problems, emotional issues, or from both. Some known risk factors are:
- Being over age 50
- Having high blood sugar (Diabetes)
- Having high blood pressure
- Having cardiovascular disease
- Having high cholesterol
- Smoking
- Using drugs or drinking too much alcohol
- Being obese
- Lacking exercise
Even though ED becomes more common as men age, growing old is not always going to cause ED. Some men stay sexually functional into their 80s. ED can be an early sign of a more serious health problem. Finding and treating the reason for ED is a vital first step.
Ready to seek erectile dysfunction therapy?
Contact us now to schedule your free 15-minute initial consultation. Telehealth (online) therapy options are available.