There are many options when it comes to treating and curing men’s sexual problems. The use of medications is just one of six treatment modalities that include testosterone injections, penile self injections with vasoactive drugs, vacuum constriction devices, penile implants, and microvascular surgery. The success of the prescribed course of treatment for men’s sexual problems depends on the cause of the sexual dysfunction. If the dysfunction is related to a treatable or reversible physical condition, the chance of cure is very high.

Erection dysfunction is one of the most common forms of men’s sexual problems. Vasodilators such as Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis are commonly prescribed to treat impotence problems. They work by allowing more blood flow into the penis in order to get and maintain an erection, however, the male must be sexually aroused for a vasodilator to work. Another option for treating impotence is injection therapy, which involves injecting a drug (Caverject or Viridal) into the penis before sex. The drug relaxes the blood vessels and muscles allowing blood to flow to the penis. Caverject/Viridal in the form of a small pellet can also be inserted into the urethram (opening to the penis). If impotence is caused by a shortage of testosterone, then testosterone injections or patches may be used. Testosterone replacement therapy may also be prescribed for inhibited or delayed ejaculation (male anorgasmia). For premature ejaculation, SSRI drugs that are used to treat depression may be prescribed. The drugs have a side effect of delaying ejaculation and orgasm.