Erectile Dysfunction can make you suffer physcially and emotionally

Erectile dysfunction is a situation that occurs in men whereby a man is unable to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Erectile dysfunction can have a range of causes, both physical and psychological. Having erectile dysfunction from to time is not necessarily a cause of alarm, but when it is a recurring issue, then health care service should be sort after. Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, affect your self confidence and bring about negative impact on relationships. Another cause of erectile dysfunction could be as a result of an underlying disease condition that needs treatment and a risk factor for heart disease.

Who does ED effect

According to the research by edonlinestore.net, it is estimated erectile dysfunction affects about 1 million men in Australia. It is more common in older men. It affects about 100 million men around the world to some degree, with about one million Australian men currently affected. The  incidence of erectile dysfunction is certain to escalate in Australia based on new findings. Research has been pretty much lacking until recently where a southern Australian community recruited men from the community and conducted a survey. Most of the men recruited were of age to have desire for sex. Based on the data collected, 52% of men between 40 to 70 years had some form of erectile dysfunction with almost 60% of 60 year old men having this complaint. The study also found that sexual functions or the ability to make love properly to a lady was also affected by risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, obesity and a high total cholesterol level. Vigorous exercises based on the findings was found to be helpful and protective.

The research also discovered that diabetes(types 1 and types 2) are significantly contributors to Erectile Dysfunction.

What causes ED

There are various causes of Erectile dysfunction. Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves many part of the human body. The brain plays an important role in sexual arousal in men. Sexual arousal in men involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Erectile dysfunction can result form a problem of any of this. Stress and mental conditions can also worsen or cause Erectile dysfunction. Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes Erectile dysfunction. For instance, a minor physical condition that slows your sexual response and erection could cause anxiety about maintaining an erection. The resulting anxiety can lead to or worsen erectile dysfunction which will prevent sexual pleasure.

Why does it happen

There are many causes of sexual pleasure; Psychosocial problems such as performance anxiety, stress, mental issues and relationship problems could make one encounter the issue of Erectile dysfunction in men, which will prevent him from experiencing sexual pleasure with his partner. Reduced blood flow is another cause of Erectile dysfunction in men. Other causes include; Urological problems such as such as peyronies disease and pelvic trauma,Use of drugs, alcohol and some medicines, including those used to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and prostrate cancer, Problems with blood vessel function, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and sleep apnoea, Additional problems that can cause erectile dysfunction include thyroid disease, growth hormone conditions, and an excess of cortisone.

How is ED treated

Normally there won’t be one specific treatment that helps. For most men, there’s a reversible underlying cause that can be treated. For  some others, erectile dysfunction can’t be cured, but it can be managed.There are different types of treatments available to help you get and maintain erections. Some treatments includes tablet medicines, external devices or penile injections. Oral medication such as Viagra  is mostly helpful, although it can have some possible side effects. For men who don’t  succeed using this methods, surgery may be an option for them.

ED in Australia

In Australia, Erectile dysfunction can be prevented in a number of ways. Although not proven, it is likely that erectile dysfunction can be prevented by good general health which will go a long way in preventing Erectile dysfunction, paying particular attention to body weight, exercise, and cigarette smoking. For example, heart disease and diabetes are problems that can cause erectile dysfunction, and they are preventable through lifestyle changes such as good eating habit and frequent exercise. Furthermore, early diagnosis and treatment of associated conditions like diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol is likely to prevent or delay erectile dysfunction, or stop the erectile dysfunction from getting more serious or bad.

I hope you all had a good read. Erectile dysfunction should be treated with all manner of seriousness so as to contribute to greater sexual pleasure between partners.

John Rogers

I am self employed.  General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.