Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatments

November 17, 2008 – 11:50 am

The process of male sexual arousal is a complex one. It involves the brain, hormones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and emotions. If there is a problem in any of these areas, the result can be Erectile Dysfunction, or ED. Doctors used to believe that Erectile Dysfunction was brought about primarily due to psychological issues. The medical community has since realized that this is not the case. Yes, emotions and thoughts play an active role in allowing a man to achieve an erection. However, most Erectile Dysfunction is usually caused by a physical problem. This can range from a health problem to being a side effect of medication. Many times it is a combination of things that causes ED.

Some of the more common physical causes of Erectile Dysfunction include such things as heart disease, atherosclerosis or clogged blood vessels, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Any of these health issues can affect whether or not a man can become erect, or maintain an erection long enough to achieve sexual intercourse. Other physical conditions that can cause ED are Parkinson’s Disease, Peyronie’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and hypogonadism which is a hormonal disorder resulting in low testosterone. Treatments used for prostate cancer can also affect the ability to become erect, as well as certain surgeries or injuries affecting the pelvic area or the spinal cord. In a lot of cases, ED is one of the first symptoms of another potentially serious medical issue.

There are certain chemical reasons that can cause ED. These include certain prescription medications, use of tobacco, alcoholism, and many forms of drug abuse. Avoiding Erectile Dysfunction is another good reason to add to the list of why you should not engage in activities that are harmful to you physically.

While the first thing to consider should be a physical cause, there are also many psychological causes of Ed. This happens because the brain plays a vital role in triggering the series of physical events that makes an erection possible. The first thing that needs to happen is feelings of being excited sexually. Many things can get in the way of having those sexual feelings that can cause or worsen ED. Some of the things appearing on this list include depression, stress, anxiety, fatigue, and bad communication or issues with your partner.

Treatments for ED are medication, surgical procedures, injections, and counseling. The success of such drugs as Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis has been very impressive. The best way to find out what is going to work out best for you, personally, is to have an open and honest talk with your doctor. Between the two of you, it is possible to put the problems of ED behind you forever.

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