Male Erection Problems

signs of erectile disfunction

According to researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, more than 18 million American men have erection problems (commonly refered to as erectile dysfunction or ED). In other words, nearly 1 out of every 5 men are "sometimes able" or "never able" to achieve or maintain an erection, the signs of erectile disfunction.

causes of erection problems

What causes erectile dysfunction? Most of the causes of ED are health problems that, if they remain untreated, can lead to more serious medical problems. Never assume that ED is part of the normal process of aging. In other words, erection problems are usually only a symptom of a more serious medical conditon. Among them are:

High blood pressure and high cholesterol can injure the arteries that supply blood to the penis.
Diabetes injures blood vessels and the nerves that control erections.
Alcohol and drug abuse can damage blood vessels and deaden the nerves that control erections.
Prescription drugs such as some antidepressants or some high blood pressure medicines can cause ED. (Your doctor may be able to change your drug treatment. Never stop taking a prescribed drug without talking to your doctor.)
Unhealthy habits like smoking, overeating, and avoiding exercise. If it's bad for your heart, it's bad for your sexual health.
Spinal cord injuries can cause erection problems by interfering with nerve signals.
Treatments for prostate cancer, including radiation and prostate removal, can damage the nerves that control erections.
Diseases that affect the nerves, like multiple sclerosis, can also lead to erection problems.
A reduced level of testosterone causes only a small number of ED cases.
Depression and worry or anxiety.

erectile dysfunction and marital aides

For more information, take a look at the article Erection Problems prepared by the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, part of the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The article covers a wide range of issues including treatments for erectile dysfunction and marital aides.

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