Erectile Dysfunction Care at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction at University of Colorado Hospital?
The Urology and Urodynamics Clinic at University of Colorado Hospital is recognized nationally for its care. Our doctors have training in caring for a variety of urologic conditions, including Erectile Dysfunction. We offer our patients access to the latest research and testing and treatment options. Our urologists are the only group in the region with fellowship training in a number of sub-specialties, including:
- Oncology
- Urogynecology
- Laparoscopy
- Stone disease
- Pediatric urology
- Reproductive and sexual medicine
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is difficulty getting or keeping an erection. It is estimated that it affects between 15 and 30 million men in the United States. Approximately 5 percent of 40-year-old men and between 15 and 25 percent of 65-year-old men experience erectile dysfunction. A number of factors can cause erectile dysfunction:
- Clogged blood vessels
- Nerve damage
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Injury
- Disease
- Drugs (prescription or illegal)
- Age
- Psychological factors
There are a variety of treatments available for men of all ages with erectile dysfunction.
Erectile Dysfunction Research
University of Colorado Hospital urologists participate in a variety of research activities. The research laboratory is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Research is conducted in a number of areas, including:
- Pediatric urology
- Voiding dysfunction
- Urinary stone disease
- Erectile dysfunction
- Urologic oncology
- Minimally invasive approaches to urologic surgery
Erectile Dysfunction Research Trials
Doctors at University of Colorado Hospital are conducing a study that places nerve growth harbors on the nerves that give men erections after prostatectomy. The goal is to help men regain quality sexual function more quickly after radical prostatectomy. Contact Dr. Shandra Wilson, shandra.Wilson@uchsc.edu.