Men's Hormone Health · Kingwood, The Woodlands & New Caney
Erectile Dysfunction and Low Testosterone
Erection problems are common and often have more than one cause. Low testosterone can be part of the picture.
Why it happens
How testosterone affects erections
Erections depend on healthy blood flow, nerves and hormones. Low testosterone mainly lowers desire, which can make erections harder to get and keep. Blood vessel problems from diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol are the most common physical causes, and ED can be an early sign of heart disease.
Common signs
- Trouble getting or keeping an erection
- Low desire
- Fewer morning erections
- Less satisfying sex
- Performance anxiety
What can help
Ways to feel better
Everyday steps
- Exercise and a healthy weight
- Stop smoking
- Limit alcohol
- Manage blood pressure and blood sugar
See a doctor sooner if
- ED with chest pain or shortness of breath
- Sudden onset ED
- ED with diabetes or heart disease
- Pain or curvature with erections
Treatment options
Treating the whole picture
If testing shows low testosterone, treatment may improve desire and, for some men, erectile function. When blood flow is the main cause, other treatments work better, and we will tell you so.
When testing confirms low testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy may help. Options include EvexiPEL testosterone pellets and other forms of therapy, with regular labs to keep treatment safe. Testosterone is best measured in the morning and confirmed with a second test.
We treat erectile changes for patients from Kingwood, The Woodlands, Porter, Humble and across the Lake Houston area at our New Caney office. Your first visit starts with lab work and a real conversation about your symptoms.
Questions
Common questions
Does low testosterone cause ED?
It can contribute, mostly by lowering desire. Blood flow problems are a more common cause.
Can TRT help ED?
For men with confirmed low testosterone, TRT may help. It is not a substitute for treating vascular causes.