Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction - impotence - is the persistent or recurrent inability to attain or maintain an erection long enough to complete sexual intercourse or another chosen sexual activity.

This is a common problem that affects at least one in ten men. The number of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction increases with age.
Most men suffer lifelong occasional failure to achieve or maintain an erection. Causes can be stress, fatigue, excessive alcohol consumption. Concern about these failures can prepare the ground for a more persistent problem because of the "fear of failure". Man is so preoccupied with previous erectile failure that is unable to enjoy the sensations of arousal associated with sexual stimulation. This in turn decreases his sexual arousal and prevents an erection.

Causes of erectile dysfunction can be physical or mental

In case of physical erectile dysfunction erectile failure is often start gradually and they tend to occur with all sexual activities. Sudden onset of erectile dysfunction in men can have erections in some circumstances but not in others suggests, on the other hand, a psychological cause.
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Physical causes of erectile dysfunction include:
1. Poor blood flow to the penis
2. Excessive drainage of blood from the penis - "venous leakage"
3. Damage or disease affecting the nerves that go to or from the penis
4. Hormonal abnormalities
5. Side effects of prescription drugs
6. Abuse of drugs or alcohol
7. Diabetes
8. Excessive smoking
9. High values ​​of cholesterol
10. Diseases that affect the erectile tissue of the penis
11. Neurological Diseases
12. Serious chronic diseases - renal or hepatic insufficiency

Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction include:
1. Stress and anxiety at work or at home
2. Conflict / marital dissatisfaction (which can also cause premature ejaculation) 3. Depression
4. Sexual boredom
5. Different sexual orientation
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Treatment of erectile dysfunction:

In the treatment of erectile dysfunction should be taken into account some changes in the patient's lifestyle - quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake and trying to reduce stress and anxiety. If psychological factors or difficulties in your relationship are considered an important cause erectile dysfunction, sex therapy may be recommended or couple. Sex therapy is sometimes advocated in combination with other forms of treatment.

Currently there are four oral drugs approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. All four drugs are effective and do not cause an erection unless a man is sexually stimulated.

Are available to treat erectile dysfunction, according to etilogie and associated pathology, intraurethral therapy, Intracavernosal injection therapy, vacuum devices, hormonal therapy, penile implants, surgical treatments.
Sometimes unintentionally, partners place too much emphasis on sexual performance and this can create additional pressure on erectile dysfunction patient. Therefore, an important role in solving erectile dysfunction has good communication within the couple.

Age increases the risk of developing erectile dysfunction but attitude, not age, is the largest barrier to treat the condition.