What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

One of the most frequently asked questions is: “What Is Erectile Dysfunction?” If you are unable to achieve an adequate level of erection or maintain stiffness for sexual intercourse, it means you are experiencing erectile dysfunction. In other words, if you feel sexual desire but cannot obtain a sufficient erection for intercourse, this condition is called erectile dysfunction. We refer to this as erection difficulty in men, or colloquially “erectile dysfunction” or “impotence” (erectile dysfunction). Seven out of ten men over forty in Turkey experience erection issues in some way! So if you are a man experiencing difficulties with sex performance, you are not alone. If you fight against the enemies of erection from an early age with your customized program created specifically for you, you can remain sexually strong and high-performing for many years.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

One of the most important questions from our patients is: “Why Does the Penis Not Become Erect?” When we look at the causes of erectile dysfunction: erection problems (erectile dysfunction) in men occur due to organic reasons in more than 70% of cases, rather than being psychological. Hormonal deficiencies, problems in the blood vessels and nerves of the genital region, anatomical issues, past illnesses, and medications used can lead to erectile dysfunction. “Causes of Erectile Dysfunction” include the following:

The most important role in erection function belongs to the vascular structure. Erection occurs with an increase in blood flow to the genital area. For this reason, when the blood vessels supplying the genital area narrow due to any health risk—for example, high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking—erectile dysfunction develops.
Diabetes is a major risk for erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is seen in 50-70% of diabetic men. Diabetic men are at a 3-fold higher risk in terms of erectile dysfunction. In addition to evaluating the blood vessels in the genital region, whether damage has occurred in the nerves of the genital region due to diabetes can be examined with special tests.
Hormonal imbalance: Deficiency of sex hormones is an important risk factor for both low sexual desire and erectile dysfunction. Although hormone deficiency typically occurs after middle age during the andropause period, nowadays it can also be seen at younger ages due to lifestyle errors and stress.
Lifestyle Factors:

There are also certain lifestyle factors that lead to erectile dysfunction. These include:

Excess weight and obesity
Inactivity
Intense Stress
Sleep problems
Smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
Drugs.
Medications: Many different medications can have sexual side effects. Certain blood pressure, cholesterol, heart, and ulcer medications, diuretics, stimulants or sedatives, hormone medications, or antidepressants carry the risk of causing erectile dysfunction.
Neurological causes: Erection function can be impaired in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke.
Surgical procedures: Erectile dysfunction can be observed after procedures that damage the brain-genital axis or surgeries that create damage to the local tissue of the genital region.
Prostate problems: Prostate enlargement, prostate cancer, or prostate infections can impair erectile and ejaculatory functions.
Penile curvature: Penile curvatures or traumas can reduce stiffness and sometimes cause painful erections.
Psychological Factors:

In addition to physical causes, certain psychological factors also increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.

Depression
Performance anxiety
Causes such as relationship issues can lead to erectile dysfunction or aggravate an existing problem.

What Are the Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction can develop in more than one way. “Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction” are as follows:

If you cannot achieve a sufficient erection for sexual intercourse
If you cannot maintain the stiffness in the genital area during intercourse
If there is a decline in erection quality compared to before
If you have developed anxiety about being unable to maintain stiffness

it means there is a serious problem in your erectile functions.

Erectile dysfunction can happen to any man. A one-time failure does not mean the problem will be permanent. However, if your problem has been ongoing for more than 1-2 months, we strongly recommend that you seek help from a physician without losing any more time.

What Are the Diagnostic Methods for Erectile Dysfunction?

First, after a detailed medical history taken by Prof. Dr. Halim Hattat, potential disorders are investigated through a physical examination.

Because there are many underlying organic and psychological factors behind erectile dysfunction, a one-size-fits-all treatment method is not a correct approach. You should undergo a diagnostic and treatment process tailored to you. The investigations requested by Prof. Dr. Hattat include:

Evaluations of the vascular structure of the genital region,
Measurements of nerve sensitivity in the genital region,
Metabolic follow-ups,
Hormone tests,
Psychological evaluation methods.

The results of these investigations are evaluated by Prof. Dr. Halim Hattat, and your personalized treatment plan is created.

When we say “Diagnostic Methods for Erectile Dysfunction”, during the examination, whether there is curvature in the genital area and the condition of the testicles are examined. If a hormonal deficiency or a metabolic risk such as diabetes or high cholesterol is suspected, blood tests may be required. An evaluation regarding performance anxiety can be conducted. Subsequently, more specific diagnostic methods showing the blood flow to the genital area are utilized. Because the blood vessels supplying the genital region have an even smaller diameter than the coronary vessels in the heart. For this reason, the negative effects of risk factors such as high blood sugar, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking/alcohol consumption, or an unhealthy diet can appear in the genital area before the heart.

Which of these tests will be required depends on your complaint and history. What is important is to investigate the problem with all its organic, psychological, and social causes and apply a proper erectile dysfunction treatment. Your program definitely includes metabolic, hormonal, vascular, and neurogenic evaluations. In a sense, for a “solution to erectile dysfunction”, it is necessary to prepare a roadmap for your sexual health.

What Are the Treatment Methods for Erectile Dysfunction?

Remember, for a “solution to erectile dysfunction”, “Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Methods” yield successful results when selected and blended in a personalized manner. There are dozens of successful treatment options we use in your program for erectile dysfunction. We determine these treatments in accordance with the cause of your problem. Within the scope of “Erection Problems in Men”, we reveal the organic dimension of the problem through special tests such as a detailed examination, measurement of genital blood vessels and sensations, and hormone evaluation. Erectile dysfunction can also create problems in your relationship. We provide counseling for both relationship issues and psychological conditions such as performance anxiety. We also provide counseling for your lifestyle, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep management. In summary, based on the results of all tests, we create a personalized treatment plan. In addition to pills, injections, hormone therapies, sex therapy homework, and lifestyle adjustments, we can definitely utilize new treatment protocols such as ESWT – Shockwave Therapy within Sexual Anti-Aging. In the ESWT-Shockwave Protocol, we apply high-energy shockwaves (10 times higher energy than ultrasound) in pulsed applications to the genital area. Thus, new blood vessel formation is stimulated in the genital area, and the nervous system is supported. The genital region is made “fit”. Successful results are achieved particularly in individuals with an underlying vascular issue, diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, a history of heart attack, and those whose risk is heightened by habits such as smoking. Again, by monitoring the genital muscles that you engage too little or too much without realizing it on a monitor, you learn to exercise them correctly. With this special clinical work, we enhance erection quality and provide control over ejaculation time.

Ultimately, our goal is to raise the couple’s quality of life and happiness in their sex life.

What Is Good for Erections?

Prof. Dr. Halim Hattat always answers the question “What Is Good for Erections” with the words: “SUCCESS IS BROUGHT BY A PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR YOU.”

For example, even erection medications are successful when administered in a personalized dosage, usage form, and duration.
We apply therapies related to male hormones. However, we specifically add our prostate protection protocol to these.
It is now possible to repair damage to the vascular structure of the genital area. With ESWT Shockwave Therapy, vascular and neurological defects as well as skin aging in the genital region can be reversed. The development of new blood vessel-nerve and skin tissue (collagen-elastin) is supported. Other issues this treatment helps with include frequent prostate infections, chronic sexual pain, and skin aging. Successful results are obtained especially in individuals with an underlying vascular issue, diabetes, high blood pressure-cholesterol, a history of heart attack, and those who increase risk with habits such as smoking.
We use methods that eliminate toxic substances from the genital region and surrounding tissues. Tissue rejuvenation is achieved through these methods that reduce edema.
In men, apart from the vascular and nervous system in the genital region, there is also a muscle structure surrounding the genital area like a web. This muscle structure plays an important role especially in performance issues and premature ejaculation problems. In our clinic, you learn to work your genital muscles correctly by tracking them on a monitor. With this special clinical work, we enhance erection quality and provide control over ejaculation time.

In our personalized treatment, to enhance erection quality, we apply:

Different medications,
Hormones,
Injections,
Therapeutic Sexual Anti-Aging protocols containing ESWT-Shockwave that rejuvenate, revitalize, and form blood vessels and nerves in the genital region,
Systems that strengthen genital muscles,
Changes in the shape and volume of the genital area,
Penile prostheses,
and therapy support.

A treatment created by paying attention to these details achieves true success only when tailored to your erectile dysfunction complaint, the causes of your problem, your expectations, and your sex life.

Self-Treatment in Erectile Dysfunction Is Dangerous

When erectile dysfunction is concerned, most men do not consult a specialist regarding erectile dysfunction due to embarrassment. Instead, they try herbal medicines or other sexual pills they hear about through friends, family, or the internet. However, self-treatment carries dangers. For example, pills sold via the internet always carry the risk of being counterfeit or fake. These can cause troubles such as allergic reactions. If the medication taken does not work, this time it leads to “Even this didn’t work” anxiety and intense depression. Therefore, be wise and seek help for erectile dysfunction by consulting your program first.

Erectile Dysfunction Creates Premature Ejaculation and Loss of Interest in Sex!

When erectile dysfunction is left untreated, it causes very serious difficulties in the quality of the couple’s relationship as well. One of the issues we observe is that erectile dysfunction can also lead to premature ejaculation. Out of fear of losing an erection, a man may rush to engage in sexual intercourse as soon as possible. In this case, premature ejaculation can also be observed. Avoidance of sex can also develop out of anxiety about experiencing erectile dysfunction. To avoid sex, a man may even stay away from intimate gestures such as hugging and kissing.

Do Not Believe These Urban Myths About Erection Issues!

We also point out for you the commonly believed misconceptions regarding erection issues in men. Do not believe these misconceptions; there is definitely a solution for erection difficulties. We are by your side with our erectile dysfunction treatment program.

Myth: Matters regarding sexual function problems are taboo.
Myth: Erection loss is seen very rarely.
Myth: Erectile dysfunction is a natural consequence of aging.
Myth: Erectile dysfunction is purely a psychological problem.
Myth: There is no treatment for erectile dysfunction.