Erectile Dysfunction Conqueror

An erectile dysfunction is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. It is also referred to as impotence which came from the Latin term “impotentia coeundi” which describes the simple inability to insert the penis into the vagina.

Male sexual arousal is a complex process involving the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. And if any of these components encounters a problem, erectile dysfunction can result.

Many of the various underlying causes of erectile dysfunction include:

• Heart disease
• Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Metabolic syndrome
• Certain prescription medications
• Tobacco use
• Alcoholism and other forms of drug abuse
• Treatments for prostate cancer
• Parkinson's disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Hormonal disorders such as low testosterone (hypogonadism)
• Peyronie's disease
• Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord

Alyhough erectile dysfunction may be physiological, it can also be psychological. In triggering the series of physical events that cause an erection, the brain plays a key role beginning with feelings of sexual excitement. Some of the psychological causes of erectile dysfunction are depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue and poor communication or conflict with your partner.

Erectile dysfunction may occur at any age however it is more common in older men. It is normal if erection does not occur from time to time but when it becomes consistent, then it is a cause for concern. Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, relationship problems and affect self-esteem.

Once a taboo subject, erectile dysfunction was formerly called impotence. It is best to seek help before drinking any pill or medication for erectile dysfunction, even though it can be embarrassing to talk with your doctor about sexual issues.

Impotence may be treated by taking drugs orally, injected directly into the penis, or inserted into the urethra at the tip of the penis. The first oral pill to treat impotence that the Food and Drug Administration approved was sildenafil (marketed as Viagra).

If taking drugs do not appeal to you, there are other options like vacuum devices. It is a mechanical vacuum device that causes erection by creating a partial vacuum around the penis thus drawing blood into the penis, engorging it and expanding it.

The last option for treating erectile dysfunction if all other treatments don’t work is through surgery. There are three goals in doing a surgery: to implant a device that can cause the penis to become erect; to reconstruct arteries to increase flow of blood to the penis; and to block off veins that allow blood to leak from the penile tissues.

Any option you take, one thing is for sure there is a way to treat erectile dysfunction and it will only depend on the cause and the severity of your condition.