History of ED Treatment
December 15th, 2011 | 
Author: Thousands of men across the nation struggle with the mentally and physically damaging complications caused by ED, or erectile dysfunction. In the past, erectile dysfunction was a subject that was considered to taboo to even speak about. Numerous men, who could have benefited from treatment, chose instead to remain silent, too embarrassed to bring up the subject even with their personal physicians. Thankfully, that’s all changed now with the invention of Viagra, the “little blue pill” that has helped countless men restore their sex lives and confidence. But how was erectile dysfunction treated before Viagra hit the market?
How ED Was Treated in the Past
Before Viagra came out ED could be treated in a variety of significantly less effective ways. One popular theory behind the treatment of ED pre-Viagra taught that erectile dysfunction was primarily a physiological issue. Therefore, instead of looking for a medical cause for ED, doctors would focus mostly on psychotherapy. While anxiety about sex can lead to trouble gaining and maintaining an erection, most men who suffer with ED know that there is much more to ED than anxiety. In fact, many men only feel the anxiety after they’ve experienced the physical complications of ED.
Other past treatments for erectile dysfunction included injections and surgery. Injections to treat ED typically consisted of hormone-like chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins would have been injected into the penis via needle. Surgeries focused on the arteries that brought blood flow into the penis. Since increased blood flow leads to a stronger and longer-lasting erection, surgery would be done to try to clear the arteries bringing blood into the penis. This kind of surgery was expensive and didn’t offer excellent results, leaving many men dissatisfied.
Viagra: Modern Man’s Answer to ED
While many people believed these above-mentioned treatments to be at least somewhat effective, many men found them to be no help at all. But that was all before the appearance on the market of the famous “little blue pill”. Since its introduction to consumers in 1998, Viagra has quickly become one of the best known erectile dysfunction drugs. Unlike previous treatments for the condition known as erectile dysfunction, Viagra treats the real physical cause of erectile dysfunction by inhibiting the chemical in the body that leads to decreased blood flow to the penis.
While not considered in any way to be a psychological drug, Viagra does have psychological benefits in that it helps men to restore their confidence and decrease the anxiety that is caused by not being able to perform. Replacing past treatments, Viagra has rapidly become the leading treatment of erectile dysfunction in the United States.
Who Can Take Viagra?
Men of all ages and walks of life can benefit from using Viagra. Any man who is suffering from the embarrassment and frustration caused by erectile dysfunction and wants to get his life back is a great candidate for using Viagra. Some men turn to Viagra when ED has been interrupting their sex life for just a few months, while others might have struggled with ED for years before finally getting the help they need. Men who are otherwise in good health and who simply desire to live out from under the shadow of erectile dysfunction should look into how Viagra can transform their lives.
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