The number of men getting diagnosed with erectile dysfunction has been increasing. Thankfully, the treatment options to treat the condition have also increased with time. Other than pills, there are several treatment options that can be considered and can be even done at home. So, here are four common treatments for erectile dysfunction that can be considered.

• Penile injections
  An FDA-approved medicine, Alprostadil can be administered directly into the penis through an injection. It can help with getting a proper erection. This is one of the common treatments for men with erectile dysfunction who cannot take medication orally. The treatment as a high success rate of 85 percent. There can be some side effects of the treatment, which can include a burning sensation or priapism, a condition in which an erection can last for over four hours and can require a medical treatment.
• Regular exercise
  To treat erectile dysfunction, there are many lifestyle changes that can come handy. But out of all those, exercising regularly is the most effective one. Exercising regularly can work at various fronts and prevent the occurrence of erectile dysfunction. It also has the potential to reverse the effects of the condition. Regular exercise can give a boost to the blood flow, one of the most important factors for a strong erection. Exercise also gives a boost to the blood pressure by increasing the level of nitric oxide found in the blood vessel. This is also exactly how Viagra works. Workouts that involve weight lifting can also give a natural boost to testosterone levels, which is a vital factor in providing erectile strength and the urge to have sex.
• MUSE
  If injecting a medicine is not comfortable for you, another FDA-approved treatment is this pellet which is dissolvable and can be placed directly into the urethra. MUSE, short for medicated urethral system for erection, will help you get an erection in just 10 minutes and it can last for an hour. The treatment can, however, have some side effects and these can include an ache, redness, burning sensation, and a little bleeding.
• Vacuum pump
  This is among the most common treatments for erectile dysfunction for men who do not want to take medicines for the condition. To get an erection, the pump, which is a plastic cylinder, is placed over the penis and then air is pumped out of the cylinder. This is done to increase the flow of blood to the penis. Also, there is a ring placed at the end of the penis which helps in holding the erection. This treatment for erectile dysfunction has been found to be effective in 75 percent men. There can be side effects of the treatment, and that can include bruising, numbness, and poor ejaculation. Also, the ring should be removed in 30 minutes.