Erectile Dysfunction

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WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND WHY DOES IT OCCUR

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Erectile dysfunction is the persistent difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Although it can occur at any stage during adulthood, it becomes more common with aging and is usually associated with vascular, hormonal, neurological, or emotional factors.

AFFECTS 30 MILLION MEN IN THE U.S.

When to Seek Help

Not being able to have or maintain erections

When firmness is not sufficient for penetration or is repeatedly lost before orgasm, it may be a sign of vascular, hormonal, or emotional challenges that need to be addressed.

Decrease or absence of morning erections

If nocturnal erections decrease or disappear, there may be a hormonal, circulatory, or metabolic problem impairing your erections.

Recurring difficulty over several weeks

Erectile dysfunction is considered clinical when achieving or maintaining erections happens repeatedly and is affecting your confidence and sex life.

Low response to desire or need for more stimulation

When arousal requires more effort, more visual stimulation (pornography), or stops occurring naturally, it also may be a sign of physical or psychological barriers to achieving and maintaining erections.

If you recognize one or more of these signs, contact us for an evaluation.

Most Common Causes

The roots of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) are complex and can range from the physical – vascular, hormonal, neurological to the emotional and psychological. Very often, it is a combination of the two.

Medical Factors

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A large portion of cases is related to blood circulation problems. Erections depend on proper blood flow to the penis, so cardiovascular diseases have a direct impact. These include arterial hardening, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, heart disease, and a history of stroke. Such conditions reduce the blood supply necessary to achieve and maintain an erection.

Diabetes is one of the most frequent causes of erectile dysfunction. Over time, elevated glucose levels can damage both nerves and blood vessels, significantly affecting the erection mechanism. The longer the disease has been present and the poorer the metabolic control, the greater the risk of erectile dysfunction.
Hormonal Problems: Hormonal imbalances also play an important role. Low testosterone can reduce sexual desire and hinder erectile response. Additionally, thyroid disorders or other hormonal alterations can interfere with the normal functioning of the male sexual system.
Neurological Problems: Nerve signals are essential for initiating and maintaining an erection. Diseases such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, or any nerve damage can interrupt this communication between the brain and the penis.
Other Medical Problems and Lifestyle Issues: Other conditions that can contribute to erectile dysfunction include sleep apnea, liver or kidney disease, prostatitis, and prostate cancer treatments. Likewise, factors such as obesity and sedentary lifestyle worsen vascular and hormonal health, increasing the risk of erection problems.

75-80%

Psychological Causes

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Between 60% and 65% of erectile dysfunction cases have a primarily psychological origin. These factors are very important and often underestimated, although they can directly and profoundly affect male sexual response.

Performance Anxiety: This is one of the most common causes. Thoughts like “what if I can’t perform?” create a state of alertness that hinders erection. This often creates a vicious cycle: a negative experience causes anxiety, intrusive thoughts creates anticipated anxiety that increases the problem, and each new attempt reinforces the fear of failure.
Chronic Stress: Sustained stress from work, financial, or family problems raises cortisol levels. Cortisol reduces testosterone and negatively affects sexual desire and erectile function. Additionally, stress impacts the entire body, decreasing energy and physical response capacity.
Depression: Depression can cause loss of sexual interest, constant fatigue, and chemical changes in the brain that interfere with arousal and erection. In many cases, erectile dysfunction is one of the first symptoms related to erectile dysfunction.
Low Self-Esteem: Personal insecurity or comparing oneself with others can seriously affect sexual confidence. Lack of self-confidence often translates into difficulty achieving and maintaining an erection.
Relationship Problems: Unresolved conflicts, lack of communication, accumulated resentment, or emotional disconnection with a partner can block sexual response. Emotional and sexual intimacy are closely related.
Sexual Trauma: Previous negative sexual experiences, abuse situations, or traumatically experienced rejections can leave an emotional imprint that later manifests as erectile dysfunction.

60-65%

Lifestyle Factors

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Many erectile dysfunction cases are related to lifestyle. The good news is that these are modifiable factors—aspects you can act on directly to improve your sexual and overall health.

Lack of Exercise and Prolonged Sedentary Behavior: Physical activity is essential for good blood circulation and proper hormonal balance. A sedentary lifestyle reduces blood flow, promotes weight gain, and worsens erectile function. Spending many hours sitting also negatively affects vascular health.
Poor Diet and Overweight: An unbalanced diet, rich in ultra-processed foods, sugars, and fats, contributes to overweight and obesity. These conditions are directly related to lower testosterone levels and a higher risk of cardiovascular problems—both key factors in erectile dysfunction.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use: Excessive alcohol consumption can decrease sexual desire and affect the nervous system. Smoking damages blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the penis, while drug use interferes with the neurological and hormonal mechanisms necessary for erection.
Lack of Sleep and Unmanaged Stress: Poor or insufficient sleep disrupts hormone production, including testosterone. Additionally, poorly managed stress keeps cortisol levels elevated, negatively affecting sexual performance and overall well-being.

40-50%

Medication-Related Factors:

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Although some medications are necessary for treating other conditions, they can interfere with normal erection mechanisms by affecting the nervous system, hormones, or blood flow.

Common Medications Associated with Erectile Dysfunction: Some antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can reduce sexual desire and hinder erectile response. Similarly, certain blood pressure medications, such as beta-blockers and diuretics, can decrease the blood flow needed for an adequate erection.
- Antipsychotics can also affect sexual function by altering the balance of neurotransmitters and hormones. Likewise, some medications used to treat gastric ulcers may interfere with sexual response in certain patients.
Pain Medications and Prostate Drugs; Prolonged use of opioids, used for chronic pain treatment, can reduce natural testosterone production and affect erectile function. On the other hand, certain medications indicated for prostate problems can cause changes in erection or ejaculation as a side effect.
Anabolic Steroids
The use of anabolic steroids, especially without medical supervision, can suppress natural testosterone production, create hormonal imbalances, and cause erectile dysfunction, even in young men.

15-25%

Comprehensive Medical Evaluation

To determine the exact cause of erectile dysfunction, we perform a complete assessment that combines clinical history, hormonal studies, and specialized diagnostic tests. This approach allows us to identify whether the origin is vascular, hormonal, neurological, psychological, or mixed.

1. Complete clinical history

2. Hormonal and metabolic checkup

3. Penile Doppler ultrasound diagnostic

4. Response test with intracavernous vasoactive medications

5. RigiScan®

Medical and Sexological Treatment

Erectile dysfunction treatment is completely individualized. Our approach combines advanced sexual medicine, regenerative therapies, and specialized sexological treatment to address both physical causes and emotional or relational factors.

Medical Treatment

Medical treatment is individualized and adapted to the specific cause of the problem. It may include:

Oral Medications (Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors): They work in the presence of sexual stimulation, promoting dilation of blood vessels and allowing blood to flow properly to the penis to achieve and maintain erection.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Indicated in cases of testosterone deficiency, it helps restore hormonal levels, improve sexual desire, energy, and erectile function.

Penile Regenerative Therapies: Include treatments designed to improve tissue quality and blood flow, such as:
– Intracavernous injections.
– Intracavernous drugs (Caverject).
– Low-frequency penile ultrasound, which uses sound waves to stimulate penile tissue regeneration and improve blood circulation.

Vacuum Devices: A non-invasive mechanical device that creates a vacuum environment around the penis, facilitating erection without the need for medications or injections. A safe, FDA-approved method.

Sexological Treatment

Sexological treatment focuses on the emotional, cognitive, and relational aspects of sexual function. It may include:

Sexual Psychoeducation: Understanding male sexual response and the role that anxiety and emotions play in body functioning.

Anxiety Management and Limiting Beliefs: Therapeutic work to reduce fear of failure, self-judgment, and thoughts that interfere with sexual performance.

Specific Sexual Techniques: Practical exercises and strategies aimed at improving sexual response and reducing pressure during sexual relations.

Sexual Communication in Couples: Development of communication skills, expression of needs, and joint exploration of intimacy.

Rebuilding Confidence and Sexual Self-Esteem: A therapeutic process focused on recovering personal security and a more positive and satisfying sexual experience.

INTEGRATED APPROACH

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Bilingual Services: We provide services in both Spanish and English, ensuring clear and respectful communication.

Prada & Ortiz Men’s Sexual Health Center employs an integrated approach to Sexual Dysfunction treatment combining medical, psychological and sexological expertise to achieve lasting results.

We believe strongly that sexual dysfunctions require care addressing the medical, psychological, and sexological aspects to restore biological functions, rebuild connection, confidence, and increased pleasure in both you and your partner’s sexual life.

Our specialists — Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Yaz — offer discreet, evidence-based care with compassion and expertise.

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Comprehensive evaluation of biological and emotional factors
Personalized treatment plan (Sexual medicine + Sex therapy)
Professional guidance from a multidisciplinary team
Confidential, judgment-free environment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We want you to experience this process with peace of mind.

Is it normal to lose an erection during sex?

Yes, it is very normal and common. Approximately 30-50% of adult men experience occasional loss of erection. What matters is whether it happens occasionally (1-2 times per month) or persistently (more than 75% of encounters).

First: don’t panic (because panic makes things worse). Second: communicate with your partner without shame: “I lost my erection, give me a moment.” Changing sexual activity—such as manual stimulation, oral sex, or changing positions—and refocusing on pleasure without pressure to “perform” can help.

If it’s occasional and you recover quickly with stimulation, no special treatment is required. However, if it’s frequent and starting to cause you distress, call our center. Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Yaz will conduct a medical and psychosexual evaluation to identify the causes and determine the most appropriate treatment.

Why do I lose my erection?

There are many possible causes: psychological, medical, hormonal, and situational. We need to investigate which applies to you.

If you have normal erections when masturbating or upon waking in the morning, but NOT with your partner, it may be psychological. Progressive loss of erection with age, accompanied by cardiovascular symptoms or other medical conditions, medication effects or hormonal processes, are also possible causes. Sexual dysfunction can be multi-causal and a specific evaluation by our experts needs to be completed.

At Prada & Ortiz Men’s Sexual Health Center we use diagnostic instruments such as Color Doppler Ultrasound, RigiScan, and hormonal Laboratory Tests to differentiate physical causes from psychological ones to determine appropriate treatment. Call us today to schedule an appointment with our doctors.

I notice that my erection is not as strong as before when I was younger. Is this normal?

Yes, this is normal. Erectile function naturally declines with age due to reduced blood flow, gradual testosterone decline, and changes in the smooth muscle tissue of the penis. However, if the change is sudden, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms, contact us for a consultation, as erectile dysfunction can sometimes be an early marker of treatable conditions.

Is it possible to overcome erectile dysfunction?

Yes, in most cases it is possible to significantly improve or completely overcome erectile dysfunction. But it depends on the causes and adherence to treatment.

Studies show that combining Sexual Medicine + Lifestyle Changes + Sexual Therapy + Couples Therapy has a success rate above 85-90%. Erectile dysfunction is NOT a death sentence for your sex life. It is a highly treatable medical condition. Most men achieve significant improvement or complete recovery when they seek appropriate help and persist with their treatment. At our center, we provide integrated treatment to help you achieve this success

What is Shockwave therapy and how effective is it?

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) uses high-energy acoustic pulses applied through the skin without the need for surgery. They are used to stimulate natural tissue regeneration in the penis.

The waves create controlled microtraumas that awaken the body’s healing system, stimulating the formation of new blood vessels and improving circulation. Approximately 40-60% of men report significant improvement. Results are potentially long-lasting with very good effectiveness. We provide this treatment in combinación with other intervenciones for optímala results. Call us today for more information.

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