What is Erectile Dysfunction?
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Posted on 22-03-2023 05:52 PM
Erectile dysfunction (ed) can be red flags for other health issues. For instance:
cardiovascular disease. Ed is often caused by abnormal blood vessels that do not supply enough blood to the penis for erections to occur. "ed may be a sign that something else is going on in your blood vessels, like high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries," says dr. Marc garnick, professor of medical oncology and urologic cancer at harvard-affiliated beth israel deaconess medical center.
diabetes
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Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels needed to achieve and maintain an erection. Men with diabetes tend to develop ed at a younger age compared with men without diabetes.
Approximately 50% of men in their 50s experience mild or moderate erectile dysfunction. As you age, the number grows. It is expected that 60% of men in their 60s, and 70% of men in their 70s experience some form of ed.
Physical Causes of ED
Erectile dysfunction (ed) affects more than three million men each year. It also is called impotence. With erectile dysfunction, a man has trouble getting an erection or keeping an erection. Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of another health condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated.
The condition may be physical or psychological.
Erectile dysfunction can have a range of causes, both physical and psychological. It is usually a combination of both. Sometimes there is no clear cause. Physical factors that can cause erectile dysfunction include: general ageing erectile dysfunction is most often treated with erection medications such as viagra (sildenafil), cialis (tadalafil), levitra (vardenafil) and spedra (avanafil). These erection pills work by helping to relax the blood vessels in the penis, allowing blood to flow into the penis, causing an erection. This can increase both the number and duration of erections. However, they are not aphrodisiacs and do not increase libido (interest in sex).
Emotional Causes of ED
Emotional and psychological factors can affect sexual performance. If there is no underlying health condition affecting erectile function, mental and emotional factors may be the cause. These could include issues such as : unhappy or traumatic previous sexual experiences a lack of attraction to a partner feeling anxiety or a pressure to perform well sexually sexual performance anxiety is a of sexual problems. Although there has not been much research into potential treatments, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and meditation may all help. Talking to a sexual partner about any issues may help improve erectile function and relieve the pressure a person may be feeling.
Psychological or emotional states like depression or stress some medications or other drugs talking to a doctor is the first step toward finding the right treatment. Your doctor will look at your health history, ask you questions, and recommend tests to determine the cause. Even though ed tends to be more common as you age, it’s not a normal part of aging but a symptom of something else going on with your health.
over time, blood vessels and nerves in the penis can become damaged. Ed can also be caused by other conditions, such as prostate or bladder surgery. Certain medicines, such as some pills for high blood pressure or depression, may cause ed. Pills for stomach ulcers or heartburn may also cause it. Ask your health care provider if ed is a side effect of any of your medicines. There may be other pills you can take. Remember, talk with your health care provider or diabetes educator before trying any treatment for ed or before stopping any of your medicines. Lifestyle choices that contribute to heart disease and vascular problems also increase the chances of ed.