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Things to know
about erectile dysfunction
One of the most common and difficult medical issues
faced by a man is erectile
dysfunction (ED). The ailment also known as impotence
is usually referred to the inability of a man to achieve
or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs
or the needs of his partner.
Most of the men have this notion that erectile dysfunction
is just a part of old age, but it's absolutely untrue
as it occurs due to other reasons. It's true that as
men get older, they need much more stimulation to get
an erection but al little amount of awareness can be
of immense help in this regard. Older men are also capable
of getting an erection and enjoy their sex life. But
unfortunately, a lot of them men who are affected by
ED think that they can do nothing about it. Sex is an
important part of life and there's no need to ignore
it. Although erectile dysfunction is a common problem,
many men's are reluctant to discuss though awareness
of the disease helps in its curing process.
Erectile Dysfunction is at times psychological
A host of factors like ignorance, fear, a lack
of information, embarrassment, stress, depression and
anxiety provide a fertile breeding ground for sexual
problems. While some problems are related to the
ability of the penis to become hard and ready for sex
and are tied to physical problems, some cases of impotence
are linked to purely psychological issues.
Even when impotence is tied to physical problems, there
can be psychological underpinnings that must be addressed
with successful treatment of the physical causes. For
example, many couples have serious emotional reactions
to the loss of erectile ability and to what they believe
it represents, and have adjusted
their relationships to explain and compensate for
their emotional problems. When treatment of the impotence
is successful, there still are the underlying relationship
problems that need attention.
Things of high importance:
- Helping the couple to define a plan for rebuilding
their sexual and emotional relationship based on their
own particular physical and emotional circumstances.
- Educating couples by giving them a detailed explanation
on the mechanism of erections and the many causes
of problems; dispel any myths that may exist concerning
erections and make them aware of alternative treatments
and its pros and cons.
- Perform accurate diagnosis of the physical and
emotional aspects of the erection problem.
- Continue to support couples with counseling in
adjusting to their new situations and reevaluate them
in case of future difficulties.
- Help the partner in getting involved in the process.
Such participation enhances communication and can
identify sources of stress and anxiety for everyone.
Physical causes of erectile dysfunction:-
Vascular Disease: It refers to insufficient
blood supply to the penis. Chronic diseases lead to
the destruction of the contractile walls of the veins
or provoke hardening, narrowing or blockages of the
arteries leading to the penis.
Side
Effects of Drugs: Medicines
used for high blood pressure, heart disease, depression,
eating disorders can cause impotence. Before taking
medicines, you must talk to your doctor about medicines
that can affect your sexual life.
Hormone Disorders: Hormone imbalance
can also lead to erectile dysfunction. About 5 to 10
% of men suffer from some kind of hormonal disorder.
Diabetes: Diabetes is considered one
of the main causes for ED. If a man can't keep his blood
sugar or blood pressure under control, he can develop
erectile dysfunction.
Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
can cause blood vessels to stiffen or narrow and in
the process will restrict the blood flow to the penis.
A study proves that some medicines used to treat high
blood pressure can also develop erectile dysfunction.
Depression and Stress: Depression,
along with stress, guilt, worry and fear of failure,
can cause ED.
Apart from these, there are a host of other problems
associated with ED. So, getting aware of your problem
will help you in overcoming the disease and make your
life a happier one.
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