Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction - NIDDK

How can I treat erectile dysfunction?You can work with a health care professional to treat an underlying cause of your erectile dysfunction (ED). Choosing an ED treatment is a personal decision. However, you also may benefit from talking with your partner about which treatment is best for you as a couple.Lifestyle changesYour health care professional may suggest that you make lifestyle changes to help reduce or improve ED. You can quit smoking limit or stop drinking alcohol increase physical activity and maintain a healthy body weight stop illegal drug useYou can seek help from a health professional if you have trouble making these changes on your own.Go to counselingTalk with your doctor about going to a counselor if psychological or emotional issues are affecting your ED. A counselor can teach you how to lower your anxiety or stress related to sex. Your counselor may suggest that you bring your partner to counseling sessions to learn how to support you. As you work on relieving your...