(ED) is inability of a man to maintain a firm erection long enough to have sex. Medical surveys found a link between the low testosterone levels and ED. It is known these levels are decreasing with age. But there is no problem ED occur at any age. The condition ED must be distinguished from having a trouble to maintain erection from time to time. The ED is not only a physical problem. The ED condition cause stress to the man and his partner and could destroy even a relationship. It also affects his self-esteem, productivity and creativity.
For many years ED was a taboo subject. In our days the things have changed. Although there is a discussion whether the psychological or physiological causes are dominant for the ED, most medical scientist unite around the idea that more often physiological causes are the real culprit.
Symptoms
- inability to have an erection
- inability to sustain a firm erection long enough to have sex
Causes
Male sexual arousal is a complex biological process, depending of psychological (emotions) and physiological (hormones, blood vessels, muscles) factors. A problem in one of these factors can cause еrectile dysfunction. In most cases these factors interact and can be taken one by one.
Physical causes:
- heart diseases
- diabetes
- obesity
- high blood pressure
- multiple sclerosis
- hormonal disorders
Psychological causes:the nervous system and brain play a great role in sexual arousal and without them there isn't an erection too.
- depression
- stress
- fatigue
Other causes:
- certain prescription medications
- alcohol abusing
- tobacco use
- surgeries or injuries of male productive system
Risks factors
- getting older - The vast majority of 65 years old men have ED. But the ED is not an ordinary consequences of normal aging. ED condition must be alarm for you that something wrong is happening with your health. Do not take it as granted.
- substances abuse - chronic abuse of alcohol, drugs (heroin, marijuana, ecstasy and others) and tobacco can cause ED.
- taking certain medications - drugs such as antidepressant, medications treating blood pressure, heart problems and prostate cancer.
- having chronic health condition - every disease can cause ED as a consequences. But the main culprits are the diabetes, disorders in sexual and endocrine systems, problems with lungs, kidney and especially heart.
- obesity
- metabolic syndrome
- prolonged bicycle - bicycle is good exercise for your body but prolonged cycling can cause ED. The pressure of bicycle seat compress the nerves and blood flow to the penis, leading to problems in reproductive system.
- stress, depression, anxiety - problems in work and at home can cause ED
Prevention
- avoid or limit the use of alcohol and tobacco
- stop using illegal drugs
- exercise one or two times in a week
- get enough sleep
- start eating healthy foods
- reduce stress and get help for depression and anxiety
Alternative medicines
- accupuncture
- herbs like ginkgo
- L-arginine
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