Your sexual health relies on the function of hormones like testosterone, estrogen and progesterone, however sexual dysfunction can arise because of many factors other than hormone imbalances.
She will evaluate your symptoms to determine the most appropriate options of treatment. You will have the opportunity to learn about several different treatment options and decide what the best option is for your sexual health goals. To learn more about your sexual health and how to restore it, call Enlift Health Medical Clinic or request an appointment online today.
You might experience sexual health issues because of substance use, chronic diseases, mental health concerns, or problems within your relationship. ED happens when you either cannot achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for sex. Other sexual health concerns for men include premature ejaculation and low libido. These sexual function issues are separate from sexually transmitted diseases STDs , which can affect both men and women. For men, STDs often do not cause symptoms but might cause painful urination, discharge, or swollen testicles.
Sexual dysfunction may stem from imbalances with these hormones, like during menopause. Sexual dysfunction is treatable through personalized care that considers the cause or causes of your symptoms. Sometimes, lifestyle changes alone are enough to alleviate symptoms like erectile dysfunction in men or vaginal dryness in women.
If there is a psychological basis for your symptoms, you might benefit from psychological counseling or therapy. Hormone replacement therapy can treat sexual dysfunction in men or women related to hormone imbalances due to low testosterone or menopause.
