Psychotherapy
or counselling has shown tremendous result in the improvement of problem of erectile dysfunction of psychogenic origin. On the contrary, several studies
show that the classical forms of psychotherapy do not have good results in the
treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction. Such results may be due to the
fact that, usually, these techniques require a relatively long time to produce
their effects. Patients, who suffer from sexual dysfunction, although in many
cases, present the long-standing problem, to resort to professional, want a
quick relief to your problem. Often when they fail to see quick result, they
get frustrated and abandon the treatment.
Faster
treatment techniques, called generically brief psychotherapy have shown better
results. The combination of psychotherapy and medication that helps promote
erection has been shown to be beneficial to the results. This procedure has
shown lower rates of noncompliance than isolated psychotherapy. As the patient
feel more secure and start to realize the benefits of therapy, the medication
may be withdrawn without any problems.
As
already mentioned, several times, erectile dysfunction should be considered as
a problem of the couple. The joint processing of partners offers a faster
result, better and more lasting. After all, the goal of therapy is not only to
solve the problem of hard erection. It is also desired, a general improvement in the
affective relationship of the couple, often compromised by disorders caused by
erectile dysfunction. Increased communications between partners, promoted by
therapy, have very beneficial effects on the relationship.
The
psychotherapeutic treatment will allow the man to reduce their anxiety about sexual performance, promote the spread of their confidence and self-esteem.
Psychotherapeutic sessions also end up serving a second and crucial role.
During therapy, the patient may express their doubts, prejudices and taboos
regarding sexual activity. These issues need to be corrected by an educational
activity. In this regard, it is noteworthy that despite all the progress made
by our company in the sphere of sexuality, it is essential to address remaining
questions. Distorted concepts can be found in all socioeconomic and cultural
segments.
The
psychotherapeutic treatment lasts an average of four to six months, at
intervals of one session per week. The positive results, based on the
improvement of erections were observed in 75% of patients, with in a period of
six months.
The
failure percentage is due to the abandonment of treatment or those cases with a
deeper commitment in relation to their emotional development. Such cases,
because of their complexity, require a much more lengthy treatment.
Group
psychotherapy is being used for the treatment of psychogenic ED. This approach proved
to be very effective. When interacting with other individuals with the same
type of difficulty, the man finds in practice that he is not alone and helpless
against the problem. The link established with the group strengthens the desire
for healing and decreases the therapy dropout rates.
