Impotence and premature ejaculation are two common conditions associated with erectile dysfunction. Impotence occurs when a man has difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection more than 20 percent of the time. Premature ejaculation is the inability to maintain an erection and resist the urge to ejaculate. This often prevents the ability to ensure mutual satisfaction with a partner. There are a number of steps that can be taken to reduce the occurrence of these conditions and the associated embarrassment.
Step 1
Take a prescribed medication such as Viagra. Viagra is composed of sildenafil citrate and is manufactured by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Viagra is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Viagra works to alter the penis' response to stimulation, enabling the man to develop an erection. Viagra does not cause an erection. The University of Maryland Medical Center warns that Viagra is only approved for use in men. Male patients should take care to inform their physician of the medications they are taking as there are a number of medications that interact negatively with Viagra, advises the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Step 2
Take an antidepressant such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). A side effect of taking antidepressants is that patients often experience delayed ejaculation. A patient's physician will recommend the proper dosage and frequency for taking the medication.
Step 3
Apply a topical cream such as lidocaine or prilocaine. These creams work to dull the sensations of the penis, helping a man to delay ejaculation.
Step 4
Seek hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Low levels of testosterone can lead to impotence or premature ejaculation. HRT works to regulate hormone levels and treat these conditions. For men, HRT involves administering testosterone for men who have deficiencies. This can be done by taking a pill orally or applying a patch to the skin.
Step 5
Obtain penile implants as a long-term solution for impotence and premature ejaculation. Penile implants can be implemented via one of three methods: a hydraulic pump, a prosthesis and interlocking soft plastic blocks. A patient should consult with his physician as well as a plastic surgeon to determine the best method of treatment. Patients should be advised that there are some risks to penile implants so they should research the process in depth before making a final decision.
