Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. It is also kno n as impotency.
Having erection trouble from time to time isn't necessarily a cause for concern.
If erectile dysfunction can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship problems.
Problems getting or keeping an erection can also be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs treatment and a risk factor for heart disease.
Sometimes, treating an underlying condition is enough to reverse erectile dysfunction.
In other cases, medications or other direct treatments might be needed.
Symptoms
Erectile dysfunction symptoms might include persistent:
Trouble getting an erection
Trouble keeping an erection
Reduced sexual desire
Causes
Male sexual 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.
Stress and mental health concerns can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction.
Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes erectile dysfunction.
Common causes include:
Heart disease
Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Obesity
Various risk factors can contribute to erectile dysfunction, including:
Medical conditions, particularly diabetes or heart conditions.
Tobacco use, which restricts blood flow to veins and arteries can cause chronic health conditions that lead to erectile dysfunction.
Prostate surgery or radiation treatment for cancer
Injuries, particularly if they damage the nerves or arteries that control erections.
Medications, including antidepressants, antihistamines and medications to treat high blood pressure, pain or prostate conditions
Psychological conditions, such as stress, anxiety or depression
Drug and alcohol use, especially if you're a long-term drug user or heavy drinker
Complications
Complications resulting from erectile dysfunction can include:
An unsatisfactory sex life
Stress or anxiety
Embarrassment or low self-esteem
Relationship problems
The inability to get your partner pregnant
Prevention
The best way to prevent erectile dysfunction is to make healthy lifestyle choices and to manage any existing health conditions.
Things To Do For Safety.
Stop smoking, limit or avoid alcohol, and don't use illegal drugs.
Exercise regularly.
Take steps to reduce stress.
Get help for anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns.
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