Are there any other treatments for male sexual dysfunction?

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    Regular exercise can improve erectile dysfunction.[1]

    Psychotherapy and sex therapy are also effective for treating sexual dysfunction, especially if the dysfunction is caused by a person’s beliefs, previous experiences, or perception of themselves.[2]

    Smoking cessation is probably beneficial for erectile dysfunction.[3][4]

    If the sexual dysfunction is secondary to another condition, treating that condition may resolve the sexual dysfunction.

    References

    1. ^Bhanu P Gupta, M Hassan Murad, Marisa M Clifton, Larry Prokop, Ajay Nehra, Stephen L KopeckyThe effect of lifestyle modification and cardiovascular risk factor reduction on erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysisArch Intern Med.(2011 Nov 14)
    2. ^Cleveland ClinicSexual Dysfunction
    3. ^Chunlei Wu, Haiying Zhang, Yong Gao, Aihua Tan, Xiaobo Yang, Zheng Lu, Youjie Zhang, Ming Liao, Mengjie Wang, Zengnan MoThe association of smoking and erectile dysfunction: results from the Fangchenggang Area Male Health and Examination Survey (FAMHES)J Androl.(Jan-Feb 2012)
    4. ^Gholamreza Pourmand, Mohammad Reza Alidaee, Sohrab Rasuli, Ameneh Maleki, Abdolrasoul MehrsaiDo cigarette smokers with erectile dysfunction benefit from stopping?: a prospective studyBJU Int.(2004 Dec)