Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a form of sexual dysfunction of men are very common. A man who have erectile dysfunction difficulty maintaining his penile erection on every stage of sexual relations. Erectile dysfunction can be either a penis that is not loud enough or an erection that can not be maintained long enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse.. This can negatively impact for the harmonious relationship of the household. A man can occasionally have temporary ED problem but if he consistently experienced up to six months or more, then said to have ED.
Who is at risk of erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction can occur in adult males at all ages, but this problem generally develops in middle-aged or older. It is estimated that only two percent of men in their 30s who experience it, while half of men aged 60 -70 years of experience.
Causes of erectile dysfunction
Causes of erectile dysfunction can be physical (organic), psychological (psychogenic) or both. Physical factors cause about 60-80% of ED cases. Possible physical causes:
• Inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis)
• Severe disease (anemia, tuberculosis, pneumonia, etc.)
• Heart disease, hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes
• Operations (eg, prostate cancer surgery)
• Effects of accidents ( trauma )
• Hormonal Disorders
• Multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases
• Long-term consumption of certain drugs.
Psychological factors can cause mild physical disability to be ED. Many men feel like a failure as a man when they are weakened sexual power. Initial failure to maintain an erection cause anxiety and stress which in turn worsened the ED. It becomes a vicious circle. Some of the psychological problems that can cause erectile dysfunction include:
• Lack of confidence
• Lack of sexual desire
• Anxiety, depression, stress
• Conflict of households
Patients with psychogenic ED may be normal erections during the night or in the morning, while at other times it is difficult to maintain an erection.
Handling / therapy of erectile dysfunction
The good news is in most cases, ED can be cured. The sooner ED handled, more higher the chances to recover. Unfortunately, many men are reluctant to consult a sexologist or urologist because they feel ashamed.
Treatment begins with identifying the cause of ED. In cases where the cause is physical, treatment begins with fixing the underlying disease. In some chronic diseases, which can do is improve the condition, not fully recover. Modern methods of treatment of ED has allowed the improvement of erectile although the underlying disease is still there. Here are some of the modern ED therapy:
• Taking the tablets contain active chemically improve erectile function, including Cialis, Levitra, Staxyn, and Viagra. All work by increasing blood flow to the penis so that when a man is sexually stimulated, he can get an erection. The difference between them just how long and how quickly it works. Levitra works a little slower than with Viagra. Both are beginning to impact about 30 minutes. Effects Levitra lasts for about 5 hours while Viagra is around 4 hours. Cialis works a bit faster (about 15 minutes), and the effect lasts longer, can be up to 36 hours. Staxyn contain the same active ingredient as Viagra but not interchangeable with Levitra tablet.
• Using negative-pressure vacuum pump. The device consists of a reservoir, which is formed by the negative pressure, which encourages blood flow to the penis to cause an erection. This method does not cause any pain or side effects but requires several sessions.
• Using special drug injections directly into the corpus cavernosum of the penis or as a suppository into the urethra. This method allows you to achieve an erection long time, but not suitable for all patients. Choice of drugs and injections only at the direction of a physician.
• If all other therapies fail, surgical procedures can be selected to correct erectile difficulties.
For the treatment of erectile dysfunction caused by psychological factors, patients require counseling with therapist sexual psychology.
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