How to deal with the Stigma around Erectile dysfunction and its treatment? from medajohnson's blog
The number of people who have erectile dysfunction is multiplying,
and there are many different types of treatments available for treating this
condition. But despite these advancements in the science of medicines and
treatments, the stigma around erectile dysfunction and its treatment are almost
the same as it was in the past century.
Erectile dysfunction is still treated as a condition that implies
a weakness of manhood and a lack of masculinity.
Who
is to be blamed for treating this common yet distressing condition as a
weakness and a curse?
The obvious answer is the lack of proper awareness and
information. Many men worldwide don't want to recognize that erectile
dysfunction is nothing but a medical condition. The functioning of their male
organ does not define the strength of their masculinity.
What
exactly is erectile dysfunction, and why are men so ashamed of it?
Erectile dysfunction is a condition that deals with the
functioning of a man's sex organ, men who suffer from this condition are unable
to have erections or have weaker erections, which make them unable to perform
in bed and satisfy their partner.
The fact that men have seen sexual relationships as conquests made
since centuries in the past, they associate their sexual prowess as a mark of
their masculinity, as a symbol of their superior manhood.
When a man has erectile dysfunction, he feels inferior in his own
eyes as he falls short of the standards of manhood that he has set for himself.
Apart from this, when a man is unable to perform his sexual duties in bed for
his spouse, he feels inadequate, and we all know how much men love to feel like
heroes in the eyes of their loved ones.
Thus a feeling of inferiority and the inability to fulfill the
sexual needs of his partner makes a man suffering from erectile dysfunction
ashamed of himself. Like the branded ones, the generic medication containing
Sildenafil remains high popular such as Aurogra 100,
available in tablet form, and Malegra 200,
which is offered in delicious flavors.
Why
do men find it difficult to discuss this problem and seek help in the various
treatments of erectile dysfunction?
Men are creatures of pride, and they put a lot of faith in the
display of power. Many men associate sexual prowess as a mark of personal
strength and a certificate of manhood. Men who have erectile dysfunction thus
feel inferior in their own eyes and do not discuss it out in the open or seek
help due to the fear of discovery and judgment.
It is pretty sad to share that even in this day and age, many men
are mocked and ridiculed by other men, family members, and their partners if
they are unable to perform in bed. Thus men have often been reported to hide
the fact that they have this condition from their friends and partner due to
the fear of judgment from society and lack of empathy from their loved ones.
These social conditions make men afraid of accepting this medical
condition and seeking treatment for it, creating various other problems such as
multiple mental health issues such as inferiority complex and depression. Some
men choose violence as a form of outlet for their sexual frustrations, which
gives rise to relationship problems, divorce, and domestic abuse.
How
to seek treatment to avoid these disturbing consequences?
There are many types and forms of treatments available for
erectile dysfunction in men. When you approach a doctor, he or she will
diagnose your condition, find out the cause of the disease and determine the
severity of your condition. After factoring in all these conditions, he or she
will prescribe an optimal treatment for you.
If psychological issues cause your condition, then what will
prescribe counseling and therapies to you? If an underlying disease causes it,
what will inform you to seek treatment for diseases such as diabetes or clogged
arteries. If your condition results from low testosterone levels, you will be
given the male sex hormone in the form of an injection for your treatment.
If your condition is in a severe range, then implants and
surgeries may also be prescribed to you.
The first line of treatment of erectile dysfunction and the most
prescribed one is oral drugs.
Oral treatments of erectile dysfunction mainly consist of the PDE5
inhibiting drugs, which have been named Sildenafil citrate, Tadalista(Tadalafil),
and Vardenafil, among others.
These drugs were first sold only as their branded forms which are
Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra, and they were hugely successful due to their
convenient condition of usage and quick effectiveness. The only drawback to
these branded medicines for erectile dysfunction was their price, which often
broke the patient's bank.
To combat this significant hurdle to accessible and effective
treatment of erectile dysfunction, they introduced generic brands of these PDE5
inhibiting drugs in the market, such as Fildenaand Vidalista
60, which contain the active ingredient
Sildenafil citrate and Tadalafil, respectively.
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