Erectile Dysfunction In Men
A man is considered to have erectile dysfunction if he regularly finds it difficult getting or keeping a firm enough erection to be able to have sex, if he has a problem getting aroused by the opposite sex even when he tries to and if he spends too little a time having sex which would make it impossible to please a woman sexually and would make it difficult for him to get his partner pregnant.
Most men have occasionally experienced some difficulty with their penis becoming hard or staying firm. However, erectile dysfunction (ED) is only considered a concern if satisfactory sexual performance has been impossible on a number of occasions for some time so as to create legitimate concerns for investigation.
CAUSES OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
- Causes are usually medical but can also be psychological.
- Organic causes are usually the result of an underlying medical condition affecting the blood vessels or nerves supplying the penis.
- Numerous prescription drugs, recreational drugs, alcohol, and smoking, can all cause ED.
- Other causes may include poor blood circulation, blocked nerves or arteries, hormonal imbalance in men etc.
HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT CAN ALSO LEAD TO ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
1. Heart disease and narrowing of blood vessels.
2. Diabetes.
3. High blood pressure.
4. High cholesterol.
5. Obesity and metabolic syndrome.
6. Parkinson’s disease
7. Multiple sclerosis
8. Hormonal disorders including thyroid conditions and testosterone deficiency
9. Structural or anatomical disorder of the penis, such as Peyronie disease
10. Smoking, alcoholism, and substance abuse, including cocaine use.
11. Treatments for prostate disease.
12. Surgical complications.
13. Injuries in the pelvic area or spinal cord
14. Radiation therapy to the pelvic region and etc.