Impotence

Description

Impotence or erectile dysfunction /ED/ is a medical condition in which a man cannot get or maintain an erection long enough and to a degree that allows him to have intercourse.

When erectile problems are occasional, they are not necessarily a cause for concern. But if the lack of erection is permanent, it can cause great stress in the affected man, lead to problems in his relationship with his partner and affect his self-esteem.

However, a man may be uncomfortable talking to a doctor about his erectile dysfunction and this is one of the reasons for not seeking timely medical help.

Inability to arouse the penis with sexual stimulation may be a sign of a health problem that needs treatment, such as cardiovascular disease or untreated diabetes.

Treatment of the underlying causative disease may be sufficient to restore erection.

If treatment of the underlying cause does not restore erectile function, medications and other methods can be used to directly treat erectile dysfunction.

What are the symptoms?

To be diagnosed with ED symptoms must be persistent:

• The affected person has difficulty getting an erection;
• He is unable to maintain his penis long enough in an excited state;
• Decreased sexual desire – libido;

When should you seek medical help?

First of all, for erection problems, you should make an appointment with your GP.

The cause of the condition may be diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or some other known health problem.

You may also have other symptoms that accompany ED that don’t seem to be related at first glance.

What are the causes?

Male sexual arousal is a complex process involving the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. ED may be due to a breach in any of the elements in this process.

Also, stress and certain psychological conditions can cause ED or impair a man’s erectile ability.

Physiological causes

In most cases, ED is caused by some physiological problem.

The most common possible causes are:

• Heart disease;
• Blockage of blood vessels /atherosclerosis/;
• High levels of low-density cholesterol in the blood;
• Hypertension;
• Diabetes;< br/> • Metabolic syndrome – a condition characterized by high blood pressure, fat accumulation around the waist and high levels of low-density cholesterol;
• Parkinson’s disease;
• Multiple sclerosis;
• Low testosterone levels;
• Peyronie’s disease – connective tissue development in the penis;
• Some stronger prescription drugs;
• Use of tobacco products;
• Treatment of cancer or prostate enlargement;
• Pelvic and spinal cord injuries;

ED can also be due to psychological reasons:

• Depression, anxiety or other mental conditions;
• Stress;
• Relationship problems with a partner due to stress, poor communication, etc.;

Impotence Treatment

For many men, erectile dysfunction is caused or worsened by lifestyle. Below is a list of a few things you can do to get rid of this uncomfortable condition and improve your erection:

• If you smoke, stop smoking;
• Lose weight – excess weight can cause or worsen the condition of lack of erection or difficulty keeping it;
• Exercise regularly – as scientific studies have found, that daily squats improve erections more than Viagra;
• Limit the use of alcohol – do not give it up completely, as it is known that in certain quantities it is good for the body and for the condition of the blood vessels;
• Improve your communication with your partner, as sometimes mistrust can become the cause of impossibility to hold an erection.