Male Sexual Dysfunction Care

Sexual dysfunction can cause depression and create tension between you and your partner. Our experts help men of all ages restore their sexual function.

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Sexual dysfunction can make you unsure of your ability to have satisfactory sexual experiences. This can leave you feeling depressed, frustrated, and even ashamed, and that can lead to tension between you and your partner.

You’re not alone. Sexual dysfunctions are common, and they affect men of all ages. These dysfunctions may include difficulty maintaining an erection, problems with ejaculation, a lack of interest in sex, or pain during intercourse.

Many of these symptoms can be treated. The fellowship-trained urologists at UI Health Care are experts in uncovering the causes of sexual dysfunction and creating a personalized care plan for you.

They also understand that some men are not comfortable discussing sexual dysfunction. You’ll receive compassionate, respectful care from our team. They will listen to your concerns and work with you to restore your sexual function.

Comprehensive testing for sexual dysfunction

We offer the latest and most advanced diagnostic tests so that we can make a more accurate diagnosis and find the right treatment for you. Our goal is to get you functional and back to your life as soon as possible.

Helping couples overcome sexual dysfunction

We encourage you to bring your partner to your appointments. Whenever possible, we use a couples-based approach, which helps our specialists better design a treatment plan that is effective, feasible, and can give you the best results. This is especially important if you want to conceive but have a condition that affects your fertility.

Symptoms of sexual dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction can affect you in a variety of ways, including:

Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection

Delayed ejaculation or no ejaculation during sexual stimulation

Premature ejaculation

Lack of sexual desire

Difficulties achieving or maintaining arousal

Painful intercourse

Causes of sexual dysfunction

Many physical, psychological, and medical conditions can influence sexual function, including:

Diabetes

Heart and vascular diseases such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia

Hormone imbalances

Urological infection or disease

Alcohol or substance use disorders

Chronic disease such as organ failure

Neurological disorders

Penile injury or trauma

History of pelvic or colorectal surgeries

Medications such as antidepressants, hormones, and blood pressure medications

Depression

Anxiety, especially related to sexual performance

Feelings of guilt or shame

Relationship problems or concerns

Body image issues

Past sexual trauma

How sexual dysfunction is diagnosed

If you notice any symptoms of sexual dysfunction, your provider can help determine the underlying cause.

Your provider will start with a physical examination and a review of your medical history and symptoms. You may undergo blood tests, ultrasounds, or other tests to examine the rigidity, blood flow, or structure of your penis to help determine the cause of your symptoms.