12/09/2017
*Definition of Erectile Dysfunction*
Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to maintain an er****on sufficient for s*xual in*******se.
Achieving an er****on is a complex process involving the brain, hormones, nerves, muscles and blood circulation. If something interferes with this process, the result may be erectile dysfunction. In some cases, erectile dysfunction is the first sign of other serious underlying health conditions, such as cardiovascular problems, that need treatment because erectile dysfunction can share the same risk factors for heart attacks and strokes.
*How common is Erectile Dysfunction?*
About 5 percent of men that are 40 years old have complete erectile dysfunction, and that number increases to about 15 percent of men at age 70. Mild and moderate erectile dysfunction affects approximately 10 percent of men per decade of life (i.e., 50 percent of men in their 50s, 60 percent of men in their 60s). Erectile dysfunction can occur at any age, but it is more common in men that are older. Older men are more likely to have health conditions that require medication, which can interfere with erectile function. Additionally, as men age, they may need more stimulation to get an er****on and more time between er****ons.
*Three Components of Male Sexual Function*
There are three essential components of male s*xual function:
# Interest and desire for s*xual activity (libido)
# The ability to obtain and maintain an er****on
# Ej*******on and climax (or**sm)
During an initial visit, will help to differentiate which components of the male s*xual function are affected. This is an important step because treatment options differ depending on the affected components.
*Causes of Erectile Dysfunction*
There are many possible causes of erectile dysfunction, both physical and psychological, including:
Psychological/Environmental
Physical/Organic
Poor communication with partner
Alcoholism
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Fatigue
Smoking
Drug abuse
Injury to the p***s
Prostate cancer treatment
Spinal cord injury
Neurological diseases
Heart disease
Peyronie's disease
Kidney disease
Atherosclerosis
Diabetes
Obesity
Low testosterone
High cholesterol and lipid levels
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hormonal disorders
Certain medications
Lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia
For more information:
Margaret Wainaina
0788253130
Health couch