Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction care, discussed privately at this office.
Trouble getting or keeping an erection is common, and it is also a window into vascular and hormone health. Our urologists at the Alpharetta / Roswell office will take a private, practical approach and talk through the treatments Advanced Urology actually offers.
What does erectile dysfunction involve?
It can mean trouble getting an erection, trouble keeping one, or erections that are less firm than before. It may appear gradually or after prostate treatment, and it can be tied to blood-vessel health, medicines, hormones, or a mix of those. Peyronie’s disease, a curve or plaque in the penis, is a related but separate condition we also evaluate here.
When should I see a urologist for ED?
Whenever the change bothers you or your partner, or if it is new after surgery or a new medicine. A visit is also reasonable if you have already tried a tablet and it has not helped, or side effects have been a problem. Sudden pain, a pop during sex with bruising, or an erection that will not go down for hours is an emergency-room matter; penile fracture is explained separately.
How do our urologists evaluate ED?
The visit is a conversation about the pattern, medicines, heart and vascular history, and hormone symptoms, often with an exam and lab work that may include testosterone. The point is to treat you as a whole person, not to hand over a prescription without looking at why the change happened. Lab work can be drawn in this building.
What treatments does Advanced Urology offer?
Oral medicines are a common starting point when they are appropriate. Our team also discusses shockwave therapy for ED, and penile implant surgery, which is named on the official profiles of Dr. Herman Bagga and Dr. Kushan Radadia, who both see patients at this office. Hormone treatment is considered when low testosterone is part of the picture. Our urologists will match the option to your health and your goals, and will go over risks before a procedure is scheduled.
What is recovery like after a procedure?
Tablets do not have a procedural recovery, but they do have side effects to watch for, which are reviewed with you. Shockwave therapy is done as a series of visits; the plan is explained in advance. After a penile implant, recovery and activity limits are specific and are given in writing, including when to call about pain, fever, or swelling.
Can ED also say something about heart health?
It is a sexual concern, and it can also be a clue to cardiovascular risk, which is why our urologists ask about that history. A men’s health checkup can cover urinary, sexual and hormone health in one visit if that is a better frame for you.
What should I bring?
A complete medicine list, any heart or hormone records, and a sense of what you would like to change. Visits are private; you may come alone or with a partner. What to bring covers the practical checklist.
Related video
An official Advanced Urology webinar on erectile dysfunction, hosted by Dr. Herman Bagga, who sees patients at this office:
Related: Low testosterone · Peyronie’s disease · Dr. Herman Bagga · Dr. Kushan Radadia · Our office · Erectile dysfunction at Advanced Urology
Related articles from our team
- Signs of Low Testosterone
- Why Am I Losing My Erection During Sex?
- Shockwave Therapy for ED
- Main Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
- Penile Fracture: Go to the ER
For education, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks and benefits. Emergency? Call 911 or go to an emergency room.
Whenever you’re ready, our Alpharetta / Roswell team would be glad to hear from you.