Impotence and ED
(Erectile Dysfunction)
About Erectile Dysfunction
ED or erectile dysfunction is
defined as the consistent inability to attain and maintain an
erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse.(1) It
is believed that 85 - 90 % of ED cases are related to a
physical or medical condition, like diabetes or cardiovascular
disease, while 10 - 15 % are due to psychological causes.(2)
In many cases a combination of both contribute to ED.
Do you sometimes have trouble
getting or keeping an erection? You may have erection
difficulties, such as erectile dysfunction. This is also known
as impotence. And it happens to a lot of men. In fact, most
men will have a problem getting an erection at some time in
their lives. But for others it happens more often. Studies
show that about half of all men in the United States between
the ages of 40 and 70 have ED to some degree.
Male Erectile Dysfunction
can be Treated: The
good news is that male erectile dysfunction can often be
treated. You can now use Viagra or Cialis to
improve their sex lives.
ED can be a physical problem
for some. Normally, when a man is sexually excited, his penis
fills with more blood than usual & it becomes erect or hard.
When a man has erectile dysfunction, his penis does not fill
with enough blood to get erect or hard. Or it may not stay
erect long enough to complete sex.
Many men have this health
problem. In fact, about 30 million men in the United States
have erectile dysfunction to some degree. And studies show
that about half of the men between the ages of 40 and 70 have
erectile dysfunction to some degree.
What causes ED or Erectile
Dysfunction?
There are many reasons why a
man may develop erectile dysfunction. ED is not a result of
aging, it is more likely to be caused by an underlying health
problem.
Some causes of ED can be:
