Medical Treatments Frequently Asked Questions
Erectile Dysfunction
There are many contributing factors to erectile dysfunction. The causes can be both physical and/or Psychological. Below are some of the most common causes:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular disease
- Alcohol and smoking
- Obesity
- Prostate problems eg BPH or Prostate cancer or radical prostatectomy
- Prescription medications especially those prescribed to treat high blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Psychological issues such as “performance anxiety” or a history of sexual abuse or trauma can also contribute to ED.
Depression & Anxiety
Depression is a common but serious medical illness. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression can cause feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. If the persistent feeling of sadness continues for more than 3 months it needs to be treated as it can interfere with daily life activities.
Hair Loss
Male pattern baldness refers to a loss of hair on the scalp in men. It happens as hormone levels change over a man's lifetime, and especially in the later years.