The connection between old age and erectile dysfunction has been studied and observed for many years. We know that sexual function declines in aging men due to changes in testosterone levels, along with the deterioration of the physical structures that allow for a healthy, functional erection.  However, now more than ever, we are learning more about erectile dysfunction, its symptoms, and the way in which it impacts the lives of men who experience it. Sexuality, desire, anxiety, and depression, and general happiness are all closely attached to the stigma that surrounds ED. The team of spe ..read more

If you’re experiencing the signs and symptoms of erectile dysfunction, you need to be aware of what treatment options you have available to you. The good news is, medical science has come a long way with regards to erectile dysfunction treatment options, helping more men than ever before prevent and restore erectile function and sexual health The team at Metro Men’s Health has dedicated our practice to helping men with erectile dysfunction, improve their sexual health and wellbeing. Utilizing a scientifically backed technology called Linear Focused Shockwave Therapy, our practitioners have hel ..read more

We live in a time where access to information has never been more widely available. If we have a question, search engines can provide an answer within seconds! The problem is, too many people take information at face value, opting to believe most of what they hear or read and not research things to find the truth! Popular opinion of the general public has often turned captivating stories, ideas, or myths into what are retold as ‘facts’. This is equally true for complicated subjects like sexual health. So, the team at Metro Men’s Health wants to do our part to clear up some of the myths surroun ..read more

Sexual health is a complicated topic. It can be challenging to understand and talk about and is used to describe so many different things. For example, when you hear the term sexual health, your immediate thought may be sexual performance, fertility, or sexually transmitted infections. In reality, sexual health encompasses all of these factors and more as it refers to a comprehensive spectrum of factors that all contribute to overall health. Below we are highlighting some of the different aspects that make up your sexual health. The team of specialists at Metro Men’s Health is focused on helpi ..read more

When struggling with erectile dysfunction, you may look for treatments that claim to tackle the issue directly. Maybe a pill will be enough to undo the damage, or maybe an oil will restore your vigor. Unfortunately, these solutions regularly fall short for one crucial reason: They’re treating the symptoms, not the disease. The truth is that erectile dysfunction is usually the result of some larger problem. In particular, smoking, alcohol use, obesity, drug use, and stress can all cause erectile dysfunction. At Metro Men’s Health, we are industry-leading specialists in the diagnosis and treatme ..read more

Struggling with erectile dysfunction (ED) can be an emotionally difficult experience—not just for the man, but for his partner as well. According to a study by Pfizer, most women rank ED as a more important factor than menopausal symptoms, infertility, allergies, obesity, and insomnia when it comes to their quality of life. Fortunately, the condition is treatable, though both partners will need to put in work—physically and emotionally. If your partner is struggling with erectile dysfunction (ED), he doesn’t just need a doctor’s help: He needs your help, and by supporting him, you can ens ..read more

As experts continue to research the effects of COVID-19, more symptoms and long-term issues have become associated with the disease. While it was once characterized by a bad fever and cough, other symptoms such as a loss of taste and/or smell, headaches, diarrhea, and fatigue have come to be a large part of the sickness. Now, health experts have identified a link between COVID-19 and erectile dysfunction. While this topic continues to be researched, men who have survived the disease have experienced problems with getting or maintaining an erection, regardless of their age.  So, what do we ..read more

If you have erectile dysfunction, it can be tempting to deal with it alone and shut your partner out. However, although you may be experiencing feelings of resentment and embarrassment, talking to your partner is the most helpful choice you could make. According to the International Journal of Impotence Research, women can also experience sexual dysfunction when coupled with a partner who has ED. That means a transparent conversation with your partner could benefit both of you as you attempt to navigate these new challenges. Having tough conversations about erectile dysfunction could brin ..read more

There is more to health than just being physically active. According to Roger Williams University, there are five main aspects of wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. In order to reach the healthiest and happiest state we can, each of these elements need to be sufficiently satisfied. Sexual health is an important aspect of our well-being that can impact and be impacted by each of these five areas, and it’s something we need to talk about more to counteract the influence of shame. Shame is a major reason why so many people’s sexual health suffers. It can cause peo ..read more

Despite there being various treatments available for erectile dysfunction, few of them are as noninvasive as shockwave therapy. Shockwave therapy has been used in sports medicine for years to target injured tendons to reduce pain and facilitate healing. It has been shown to increase mobility and is often used as the final treatment option as it can prevent the need to resort to invasive surgeries, which would require months of recovery time.  Recently, low-intensity shockwave therapy has become a long-term treatment for erectile dysfunction. Although it is a relatively new treatment optio ..read more