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What is Erectile Dysfunction(ED)? What are common issues in Men because of ED.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common yet poorly understood problem. ED is treatable but the greatest challenge is getting men to seek treatment for it.

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) as the name implies is when you have problems with achieving or maintaining an erection. Erection problems once in a while due to stress, being tired or having one drink too many are common. But, the inability to maintain an erection that is firm enough for sexual intercourse frequently could be ED.

The penis is truly a physiological marvel and has its own self-test; the morning erection. If you wake up with an erection, your ED problems might be because of the situation in which you are attempting to achieve an erection.

The Dangerous Stigma Of Erectile Dysfunction

Though ED is quite common, it is very upsetting when you are the one dealing with it. It is often seen as a sign of weakness or being less ‘manly’. Men find it very hard to talk about erection problems even to their doctors. Their partners may feel inadequate and blame themselves.

Most people fail to realise that ED is not only because of ‘feelings’ or a lack of sexual attraction. Erectile dysfunction is a health problem. And like any other health problem, there is no shame in identifying it and getting it treated. Men who suffer in silence miss out on one of the greatest pleasures of life; sexual satisfaction.

Facts & Statistics About Erectile Dysfunction

The Indian tendency to keep quiet about sexual problems makes it hard to find a lot of data on the same. Some studies have shown that around 15% of men studied have ED related problems while others state that the figure is as high as 60%. One study has found that 50% of men over the age of 40 and 10% of men below 40 suffer from ED. India has even been called the impotence capital of the world.

It’s Not Just An Old Guys Issue

As we can see from the statistics, ED is not a problem that only older people struggle with. One in 10 men below the age of 40 has ED problems. It is significant to note that in younger people it is a very clear indicator that they have an underlying health issue. When you seek help in time, it just might save your life as well as your sex life.

Erectile Dysfunction Causes

An erection is a complex process that involves the penis coordinating with the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. To maintain an optimum erection one’s heart, blood vessels, brain, nerves and hormones must all be working well together. Problems with any of these systems or their coordination are erectile dysfunction causes.

The most common impotence causes include :

●        Physical Reasons: Problems with blood flow result in an inability to fill the penis with enough blood to maintain an erection. Urological problems can also cause ED.

●        Emotional Reasons: When a man is subject to anxiety, stress, bereavement, depression, work stress or relationship problems the nervous system responds to that and suppresses the ability to have an erection.

●        Unhealthy Lifestyle: Unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking, drug abuse, lack of exercise and improper diet adversely affect one’s health and the ability to maintain a firm erection.

●        Health Issues: Underlying health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure compromise the nervous and cardiovascular systems. This affects erections.

Symptoms Of Erectile Dysfunction

The main symptoms of ED are:

●        Inability to get an erection

●        Inability to maintain an erection

Symptoms that may not necessarily be penis-related help identify the cause of ED. Our symptom checker helps you to identify any other health problems that could be causing problems.

Treatment Plan For Erectile Dysfunction

The chosen line of erectile dysfunction treatment depends on the factor causing it. If it is due to underlying health issues, treating that health issue is the fastest way to cure erectile dysfunction and reverse its symptoms.

For cases of ED that have other reasons treatment is as follows:

1.      Allopathy Medicines: Most of the allopathy medicines that are available for impotence treatment increase blood flow to the penis when a man is sexually stimulated. A great example would be Sildenafil Citrate aka Viagra.

2.      Injections: Some cases of ED can be treated by injections at the base of the penis to improve blood flow.

3.      Implants: When all other methods have not given results surgery for erectile dysfunction treatment is an option. There are two kinds of surgery for ED. One is a vascular restoration procedure that aims to restore optimum blood flow to the penis. The second is the placement of implants in the penis. A penis implant can either be a malleable rod-like device that can be bent to hold the penis in a certain position or an inflatable that can be filled to get an erection.

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment has to be supplemented with lifestyle changes that improve your overall health. Complete wellness is the key to having a permanent erectile dysfunction cure and a satisfying sex life. This includes maintaining a balanced diet and learning to handle stress.