Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.
Having erection trouble from time to time isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, however, it 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.
SYMPTOMS OF IMPOTENCE
Erectile dysfunction symptoms might include persistent:
-Trouble getting an erection
-Trouble keeping an erection
-Reduced sexual desire
CAUSES OF IMPOTENCE
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. Likewise, stress and mental health concerns can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction.
Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes erectile dysfunction. For instance, a minor physical condition that slows your sexual response might cause anxiety about maintaining an erection. The resulting anxiety can lead to or worsen erectile dysfunction.
Physical causes of erectile dysfunction
In many cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by something physical. Common causes include:
-Heart disease
-Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
-High cholesterol
-High blood pressure
-Diabetes
-Obesity
-Metabolic syndrome — a condition involving increased blood pressure, high insulin levels, body fat around the waist and high cholesterol
-Parkinson’s disease
-Multiple sclerosis
-Certain prescription medications
-Tobacco use
-Peyronie’s disease — development of scar tissue inside the penis
-Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse
-Sleep disorders
-Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate
-Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord.
Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction
The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events that cause an erection, starting with feelings of sexual excitement. A number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. These include:
-Depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions
-Stress
-Relationship problems due to stress, poor communication or other concerns
RISK FACTORS OF IMPOTENCE
As you get older, erections might take longer to develop and might not be as firm. You might need more direct touch to your penis to get and keep an erection.
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 over time cause chronic health conditions that lead to erectile dysfunction
Being overweight,especially if you’re obese
Certain medical treatments,such as 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 OF IMPOTENCE
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
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