Erectile dysfunction (ED) PDF Print E-mail
  • ED is also known as impotence, which manifests as an inability to obtain or maintain an erection during arousal. It is important to differentiate between psychogenic causes and physiological causes. The most common reasons for physiological ED are due to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological (common prostate surgery complication), hormonal imbalance and drug side effects. Conventional treatments involve treatment with vasodilators, or surgery in more complicated cases. These drugs are not without side effects and it is important to realize that in most cases ED is a “canary in a coalmine” symptom indicating that a more serious health condition is the cause.
  • Dr. Atkins commonly uses acupuncture, nutritional supplementation, neural therapy, herbal and homeopathic preparations to address the underlying cause of ED. Call him at 250.381.1234 to work with him on an individualized approach for you.