Erectile Dysfunction and Men's Health
Impotence or erectile dysfunction is a serious sexual health problem in men. Erectile dysfunction is the condition where men are unable to achieve or maintain firm erection need for satisfying sexual intercourse. The term impotence may also be userectile dysfunction to describe other health problems associate).jpg)
d with men's sexual health, such as decreased libido and problems with ejaculation or orgasm.
Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common sexual health problems and affects around more than 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70. In fact, erectile dysfunction becomes more common and severe health problem as men ages but the various studies made on the subject has revealed that most men face the challenge of erectile dysfunction at some point of their health life and it is a medical condition and not just a process of aging.
Erectile dysfunction is treatable but men do not feel free to seek medical assistance to treat it, but the awareness towards it is increasing and more men are seeking help and regaining their lost sexual health.
Usually, the most common cause of erectile dysfunction is damage to nerves, arteries, smooth muscles, and fibrous tissues. 70% of erectile dysfunction is reported due to physical ailments like diabetes, kidney disease, chronic alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, vascular disease, and neurologic disease. Excessive alcohol intake, obesity and smoking are health aspect that causes .
Health experts believe that psychological factors like stress, guilt, low self-esteem and sexual failure anxiety can cause erectile dysfunction in men and medicines for blood pressure, antihistamines, antidepressant, tranquilizers and appetite suppressant can cause erectile dysfunction as a side effect.
As far as the treatment is conced, health providers mostly suggest the lifestyle change like quitting smoking and reducing alcohol intake, losing excess weight and increasing physical activity may help some men regain their normal sexual life. If you are taking some other medines that can cause erectile dysfunction, you can ask your health provider for alternative drugs.
Next option is the use of anti-erectile dysfunction drugs. These drugs can be taken orally, injected into the penis or inserted into the urethra. Cialis, is a common anti-erectile dysfunction drug which has been approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration.