Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED or male impotence) is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis. There are various underlying causes, such as cardiovascular leakage and diabetes, many of which are medically treatable.
Erectile dysfunction, tied closely as it is to cultural notions of potency, success and masculinity, can have devastating psychological consequences including feelings of shame, loss or inadequacy; often unnecessary since in most cases the matter can be helped. There is a strong culture of silence and inability to discuss the matter.
Fact: Around 1 in 10 men will experience recurring impotence problems at some point in their lives.
Erectile Dysfunction Causes
A few causes of impotence may be medically caused. Different medications intended to control high blood pressure and some drugs that modify central nervous system response may inhibit erection by denying blood supply or by altering nerve activity.
Surgical intervention for a number of different conditions may remove anatomical structures necessary to erection, damage nerves, or impair blood supply. Complete removal of the prostate gland or external beam radiotherapy of the gland are common causes of impotence; both are treatments for advanced prostate cancer. Some studies have shown that male circumcision may result in an increased risk of impotence.
Excessive alcohol use has long been recognized as one cause of impotence or erectile dysfunction, leading to the euphemism “brewer’s droop,” or “whiskey dick”.
A study in 2002 found that ED can also be associated with bicycling. The number of hours on a bike and/or the pressure on the penis from the saddle of an upright bicycle is directly related to erectile dysfunction.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
There are various medication which can be taken orally for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Among them are: Viagra, Cialis and Levitra. Find out more about these erectile dysfunction treatments and achieve a better sex life ยป
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