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 Lakewood, NJ --- Although erectile dysfunction (ED) – difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection – is more common in men over 65, it’s not a natural part of aging. In fact, erectile dysfunction can occur at any age. Once considered taboo, the subject of erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is becoming more easily discussed between doctor and patient as we gain more information about its cause, impact on sexuality and find new and better ways to treat it.
The majority of erectile dysfunction cases are caused by physical problems. In fact, it can actually be the first sign of a serious underlying medical problem – such as diabetes, heart disease or prostate cancer – that requires treatment. Chronic diseases, injuries, hormonal disorders, alcohol, tobacco or drug use, and even certain prescription medications can all affect a man’s ability to achieve and maintain an erection. Feelings of stress, anxiety, fatigue, depression and low self esteem can also lead to erectile dysfunction. These factors are responsible for about 10 to 20 percent of all cases of ED and are often a secondary reaction to an underlying physical cause.
Whether the cause is physical, psychological or a combination of both, left untreated, erectile dysfunction can become a source of mental and emotional stress for a man – interfering with his self-image as well as with he and his partner’s sex life. In some cases, adopting healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, exercising regularly and reducing stress, may be all that is needed to find relief. For some men, the addition of erectile dysfunction medications can also help to alleviate the problem.
Join Charles Tomaszewski, M.D., a board-certified Urologist on staff at Kimball Medical Center, as he explores conditions that can lead to erectile dysfunction and treatment options available. This lecture is free, but registration is required. Treatments will not be provided at the program, however appropriate referrals and valuable information will be offered.
The program will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kimball Medical Center’s Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Pre-registration is requested by calling the Barnabas Health Care Link at 1-888-724-7123.
Date: October 30, 2008
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@barnabashealth.org
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