Erectile Dysfunction

An inability to achieve and maintain erection called Erectile Dysfunction. It is a sexual disorder that any man can suffer from. Sexual performance becomes impossible that leads to a number of issues with health and psychological problems.

Penis has sponge-like bodies that contain blood. When blood flows to these bodies, hydraulic effect appears and as a result, a man has a penile erection. The process starts with a foreplay – a brain transmits signals to nerves in the penis. That leads to sexual arousal.

Sexual disorder has different causes – cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurological issues, hormonal imbalance or hypogonadism. Sometimes smoking, taking drugs and alcohol can be a reason of erectile dysfunction.

These are physical reasons for Erectile Dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by psychological issues. In such case a man can’t achieve hard erection mostly because of negative thoughts, bad mood or feelings. It is a less common situation, but still, it happens to some men. Notably, very often ED with psychological reasons can be treated easily with placebo effect.

First and the most important step in ED treatment is taking a course of drugs that contain PDE5 inhibitor. The very first drug that comes to my mind is Viagra, that contains Sildenafil. This is the most convenient oral way of taking medicines. Another option is taking prostaglandin tablets in the urethra. In some cases doctor can prescribe injections into penis. The worst way of treatment for most men is a penile prosthesis or a penis pump. If nothing helps, a patient will have a surgery.