What We Treat
The Male Care Center is unique in that male patients with sexual problems represent the major focus of our practice.
Our Comprehensive Spectrum of Management for Sexual Dysfunction
- Recognition of Problem
- Evaluation for Cause(s)
- Treatment Options & Decision Making
- Follow-up & Modifications
1. Recognition of Problem
Sexual dysfunction is a widespread problem that to some degree affects over 30 million American men. It can occur at any age and at any point in a man's life. The frustration, embarrassment, and tension that you are feeling can be ended. We get to know who you are so that we can offer the best medical options available. We want to be sure you will be capable of enjoying a satisfying sex life.
2. Evaluation for Cause(s)
- Complete history and focused physical examination
- Targeted laboratory work and other tests to identify associated conditions:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Thyroid disorders
- Low testosterone
- Symptomatic benign prostate enlargement
- Specialized testing
- Penile Ultrasound - Measures penile blood flow*
- (*includes a supervised trial of penile injection therapy)
- Nocturnal Penile Tumescence test - Tests for normal sleep erections
- Cystoscopy, prostate ultrasound with biopsy if indicated
3. Treatment Options & Decision Making
We tailor treatment for each patient and take as much time as needed to explain each option.
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Optimize oral drug usage (Viagra, Levitra, Cialis)
- Elimination (if possible) of prescription drugs that worsen impotence
- Collaboration to correct contributing medical problems:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Thyroid disorders
- Low testosterone
- Benign prostatic enlargement (noninvasive treatment)
- Individualized injection therapy (tailored for each patient)
- Small incision, rapid recovery penile implants
- Low Testosterone
- Topical treatment
- Long-acting pellet implants
- Injectables
- Penile Curvature
- Is it a problem that needs treatment?
- Medication (Vitamin E and others)
- Injectable "anti-scar" therapy and new topical therapy (iontophoresis)
- Surgery
- Premature Ejaculation
- Antidepressant therapy
- Other options
4. Follow Up & Modifications
The Male Care Center offers a complete spectrum of care for sexual dysfunction. We do not limit our care to simply dispensing pills or prescribing penile injections. As such, we are able to modify our treatment in an ongoing fashion to achieve the best results. We take full responsibility for all our therapies and are totally prepared to fulfill all aspects of your care until you are restored to complete health.
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