Erection Dysfunction (ED)

ED or Erection Dysfunction is something that affects almost all men at some point in life. Sudden potency problems may be due to psychological stress while creeping disturbances may indicate an illness. For most people there is effective help available.

Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction in the jargon, can negatively affect your confidence, your identity and your sense of masculinity. This may in turn have an impact on your relationship with your partner and other people. It is not uncommon for erection problems to lead to depression.

How it works?

Erection requires a complex interplay between the nervous system, blood vessels, hormones and psyche. The man's ability to obtain an erection is extremely vulnerable to various types of disturbances. Emotional depressions, being tired, stressed or worried, for example, can easily be reflected in the temporary failure of potency.

How common is it?

Impotence becomes more common with age. Approximately 20-25 percent of men 65 years of age can never have an erection, compared to 5-10% of all 40 year olds. Some degree of erectile dysfunction affects one in two men aged 45 to 70 years.

Erection Pills

The most widely used treatment of erectile dysfunction is the treatment with oral pills, called PDE-5 inhibitors. These pills, available by prescription only, are marketed under trade names of VIAGRA®, LEVITRA® and CIALIS®.

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Symptoms of ED

Sudden erectile dysfunction often occurs due to mental strain of any kind. Insidious problems suggest more of an underlying disease such as diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and various neurological diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis. Your symptoms may come creeping, especially if you are over 45. You may need to check your blood pressure, blood sugar and blood fats as these are common causes of erection problems.

Symptoms may be very different. Penile rigidity, how long the erection lasts, or how much time must elapses between each ejaculation, may all be affected by ED.

Prevention

Try to stop smoking or not start at all. Smoking affects erectile function negatively, partly because the blood vessels contraction, partly because the risk of disease development.

Cut back on alcohol consumption. If you drink too much, you lose not only your physical attractiveness, but also the capacity for erection.

Review your potential medicines with your doctor. Some medicines can affect your sexual function, such as some sedatives and psychotropic drugs.

Fatigue and stress are not good for your sex life. Other emotionally stressful circumstances, such as relationship problems, divorce or illness in the family can affect the ability of erection negative.

Take care of your body. Exercise regularly, to improve shape, sexual strength and well-being.

Self-care

A good start is to talk openly with your partner. Try to find out what you together can do about the problem. Perhaps you could change your sex habits.

Occasional erectile dysfunction is nothing to worry about. If you have had symptoms longer than six months and the problem seems overwhelming, you should address it. The more anxious you become, the greater the risk of further trouble. It is easy to fall into a vicious circle.

Speak with your family doctor in the first instance. It may feel a little uncomfortable, but try anyway to put into words what you feel. Speaking out about problems can feel like a relief, as well as the knowledge that there is help. The doctor may then refer you to an urologist. If there seem to be psychological problems behind the symptoms, you may come with visits to a psychologist or psychiatrist.

The doctor will mainly set questions about your medical history, and when and how your erection problems make themselves known. You may also discuss a bit about your general health, if you have a disease, take medications, or if you have smoking and drinking habits. Sometimes you can fill in a questionnaire.

Oral drug treatment

As said above, the most widely used treatment of erectile dysfunction is the treatment with oral pills, called PDE-5 inhibitors. These pills, Viagra® (sildenafil citrate), Cialis® (tadalafil) and Levitra® (vardenafil), do not give an erection on their own. Erection can only be achieved if you are sexually aroused. These three drugs cause the muscles of corpora cavernosa (penile tissue) and the blood vessels that carry blood to the penis relax. Corpora cavernosa, filled with blood, makes the penis stiffen. (Learn more about oral ED drugs)