Erectile dysfunction

Pathway for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction in Rome

In Rome, Arsbiomedica has established the first center specializing in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Thanks to the close collaboration between specialists (Urologists, Cardiologists, Andrologists, Diabetologists, and Endocrinologists), we are able to address the condition from all physiological aspects that can cause it.

Not everyone knows that erectile dysfunction is a multifactorial sexual disorder that can be caused by various factors, such as vascular, neurological, psychological, and hormonal issues. Diabetes mellitus, testosterone deficiency, and psychological disorders like anxiety and depression are all linked to erectile dysfunction.

This is why identifying the underlying cause through a multidisciplinary approach is necessary to define the appropriate treatment.

The first therapy to prevent both cardiovascular diseases and erectile dysfunction is prevention, starting from a young age by adopting a healthy lifestyle. At Ars Biomedica, our team is capable of approaching erectile dysfunction comprehensively, from clinical metabolic assessments and pharmacological treatments to interventional procedures.

Heart and Erectile Dysfunction:

Erectile dysfunction is often linked to an individual’s cardiovascular risk and is associated with metabolic conditions that increase cardiovascular risk, such as elevated blood sugar, hypertension, abdominal obesity, increased triglycerides, and reduced “good” HDL cholesterol.

Erectile dysfunction is often a significant warning sign for cardiovascular disease. Since cardiovascular disease negatively affects the functioning of blood vessels throughout the body, it also impairs the proper functioning of the genital area, leading to an inability to achieve a satisfactory erection.

The main factors related to erectile dysfunction include:

• Hypertension
• Dyslipidemia
• Diabetes
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Smoking
• Poor diet leading to weight gain

In the presence of these risk factors, erectile dysfunction can be an indicator of vasculometabolic disease. Therefore, early diagnosis and proper treatment, not only pharmacological but also educational and behavioral, can improve sexual function and potentially save lives by preventing future vascular events.

The primary therapy to prevent both cardiovascular diseases and erectile dysfunction is prevention, starting from a young age by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

In a healthy individual, certain visual or sensory stimuli trigger a series of impulses from the nervous system that induce the relaxation of the muscles in the corpora cavernosa of the penis and increase blood flow, leading to an erection.

In over 70% of individuals with erectile dysfunction, the condition is linked to a narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the penis, effectively creating a constriction in the “compressor tube,” or the vessels that bring blood to the corpora cavernosa.

Risk Factors

One of the non-modifiable risk factors for erectile dysfunction is age. Its incidence begins to increase after the age of forty. According to the Italian Society of Urology, 65% of men aged 70 are affected by sexual potency disorders. However, this condition is also related to the overall health of the individual. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by neurological, psychological, hormonal, and vascular problems. Diabetes mellitus, testosterone deficiency, and psychological issues such as anxiety and depression are all associated with erectile dysfunction.