Is Erectile Dysfunction a Side Effect of COVID-19?
Early research shows that men with a history of COVID-19 are much more likely to suffer erectile dysfunction than men who never had the disease, but follow-up studies are needed to explain why as we say in medicine – correlation is not causation.”
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more information is being uncovered about short-and late-term complications of coronavirus infection. One of the unexpected “side effects,” if you will, of COVID seems to be an increased risk of developing ED. We have seen a definite correlation between ED and COVID-19.
Specifically, the research indicates that a man’s risk of ED is six times more likely if they test positive for COVID-19 than men who have never been infected with the virus. Men with ED may also be more susceptible to COVID-19 infection, although other risk factors co-exist for both conditions, including obesity, older age, smoking, and diabetes.
Doctors at the University of Rome found that 28% of men with an average age of 33 who had COVID-19 said they were experiencing erectile dysfunction. The researchers said that ED likely occurs in men infected with coronavirus because of inflammation caused by the virus that narrows the blood vessels leading to the genitals.
This obstructs the blood flow and hinders sexual response. Another reason why men experience ED from COVID-19 is that the virus responsible for the illness binds to ACE2 receptors in the body. That is how it gains entry to our cells.
“One of the devious ways the virus gets into the body is by its spike protein binding to a receptor found at quite high concentrations not only in the lungs but also in the reproductive organs,” said Dr. Channa Jayasena, a consultant in reproductive endocrinology and andrology at Hammersmith and St. Mary’s hospitals in London. “When COVID-19 binds to these receptors, they can no longer perform in their normal function.”
What Every Man Should Know About Treating Erectile Dysfunction!
Of course, the idea that COVID-19 can possibly lead to ED is not the only reason for all men to do their best to avoid the deadly disease by getting vaccinated.
But it is something that is worthwhile knowing. Another thing all men should know about ED is some of the remarkable drug-free, surgery-free ways we now have to treat the condition!
Drugs or surgery are no longer your only options for treating ED. And these newer treatments have been designed to treat the root cause of ED insufficient blood flow to the penis.
If you have tried any of the popular ED medications and have been dissatisfied with your results, or if you cannot take oral ED meds because you have high blood pressure or other medical conditions, Dallas Anti-Aging & Wellness offers men-proven alternative ED solutions.
Oral ED drugs only treat the symptoms of ED. Our solutions go right to the source of erectile dysfunction – poor blood flow!
The revolutionary, drug-free, surgery-free ED treatments we offer include:
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P-Shot – The Priapus Shot (P-Shot) uses Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
After a simple, pain-free injection, the PRP in the P-shot stimulates the growth factors in your own blood to increase blood flow to the penis, resulting in stronger, harder, and bigger erections and, in some instances, enhancing length, girth, and an overall more youthful appearance of your penis.
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Big D Wave™ – The Big D Wave™ is the latest ED treatment to hit the market.
This proprietary procedure utilizes pulsed, or waved energy, to increase the flow of blood to the penis. The gentle, painless waves open up old, blocked blood vessels, as well as stimulate the growth of new blood vessels in the penis.
Our medical director is Dr. Escobar, a Texas licensed physician, has been practicing internal medicine for the last 25 years. Dr. Escobar has experience with treating erectile dysfunction, balancing hormones with hormone pellet therapy, and has been trained in aesthetic procedures with Botox® and facial fillers. Dr. Escobar has a warm bedside manner and spends time with his patients listening to their symptoms and is bi-lingual. He is also a member of the Texas Medical Association and the American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M), where his training specifically focused on endocrinology.
“I was infected with COVID last March. I was lucky. I had a relatively mild case, no hospitalization or anything like that, thank God. But I’m only in my 30s, and all of the sudden, I am having issues ‘in the bedroom.” My doctor said that my ED could be related to the COVID. That floored me. He suggested I just take Viagra, but if COVID caused something ‘down there,’ I wanted something that could ‘fix it.” I heard about the P-shot, I had it done at Dallas Anti-Aging and Wellness, and I am very, very glad that I did!”
Sammy K, Colleyville, TX
If you would like to learn a little bit more about the many life-changing benefits of our alternative ED treatments, please click here to contact us today or call us at (214) 646-1523.
