Erectile Dysfunction
erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and maintain an erection that is sufficient for satisfactory sexual intercourse. ED is also known as impotence.
erectile dysfunction (ED) varies in severity; some men have a total inability to achieve an erection, others have an inconsistent ability to achieve an erection, and still others can sustain only brief erections. The variations in severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) make estimating its frequency difficult. Many men also are reluctant to discuss erectile dysfunction (ED) with their doctors, and thus the condition is under-diagnosed. Nevertheless, experts have estimated that erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 30 million men in the Untied States.
Many men will experience episodes of erectile dysfunction that improve without the need for treatment. Sometimes, persistent erectile dysfunction (ED) can be the result of a more serious underlying health condition, such as heart disease. In such cases, treatment will be needed to treat the underlying condition.
Men are frequently reluctant to discuss their sexual problems, particularly erectile dysfunction or erectile dysfunction (ED), and often need to be specifically asked. You can assist and initiate this process just by telling your doctor directly that erectile dysfunction is a problem for you. Opening a dialogue allows your doctor to begin the investigation or refer you to a consultant.
At one time, doctors thought erectile dysfunction was primarily caused by psychological issues. But this isn't true. While thoughts and emotions always play a role in getting an erection, erectile dysfunction (ED) is usually caused by something physical, such as a chronic health problem or the side effects of a medication. Sometimes a combination of things causes erectile dysfunction (ED).
erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse at least 25 percent of the time. An occasional inability to maintain an erection happens to most men and is normal. But ongoing erection problems are a sign of erectile dysfunction (ED) and should be evaluated. In some cases, erectile dysfunction (ED) is the first sign of another underlying health condition that needs treatment.
