13/11/2019
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (IMPOTENCE)
This is the inability to get and keep an er****on firm enough for s*x.
SYMPTOMS
Erectile dysfunction symptoms might include persistent:
-Trouble getting an er****on
-Trouble keeping an er****on
-Reduced s*xual desire
-You have diabetes, heart disease or another known health condition that might be linked to erectile dysfunction
CAUSES
Male s*xual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Erectile dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise, stress and mental health concerns can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction.
Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes erectile dysfunction. For instance, a minor physical condition that slows your s*xual response might cause anxiety about maintaining an er****on. The resulting anxiety can lead to or worsen erectile dysfunction.
Physical causes of erectile dysfunction
In many cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by something physical. Common causes include:
-Heart disease
-Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
-High cholesterol
-High blood pressure
-Diabetes
-Obesity
-Metabolic syndrome — a condition involving increased blood pressure, high insulin levels, body fat around the waist and high cholesterol
-Parkinson's disease
-Multiple sclerosis
-Certain prescription medications
-To***co use
-Peyronie's disease — development of scar tissue inside the p***s
+Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse
-Sleep disorders
-Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate
-Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord
Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction
The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events that cause an er****on, starting with feelings of s*xual excitement. A number of things can interfere with s*xual feelings and cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. These include:
-Depression, anxiety or other mental health cond