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Irregular impotence is a general problem in men which doesn't need much attention.
It could be the result of pressure, periodical anxieties,
on going problems at work, home or temporary side effects
of some medications. It might last for a few weeks or
months and you gradually return to your active sex life.
Erectile Dysfunction and its
meaning
If infrequent impotence lasts longer, it could be the
early indications
of Erectile Dysfunction. Erectile Dysfunction is
the incapability of men to achieve an erection or retain
it for a longer period to experience sexual satisfaction.
Due to problems arising from damages in the nerve, veins
or arteries, genetic problems or physical issues, erection
doesn't take place. Penis pains or curvatures can also
block erections. If you come across symptoms worrying
your active sex life, don't hesitate but meet a doctor
without much delay. We will help you get acquainted
with some of the methods that diagnose
Erectile Dysfunction.
Tests to diagnose Erectile Dysfunction
Blood Sugar Tests
Raised blood sugar levels can change your bodily functions
and affect the active sex life you were leading. When
patients seek a medical practitioner's advice, they
recommend a blood sugar test primarily.
Checking Cholesterol and Blood
Pressure
High cholesterol and Blood pressure levels will influence
your sexual performance. When you face difficulties
in attaining an erection, remember that medical problems
like these could also hamper your sexual life. Good
diets, exercises and medications can control the problems
to a good extend.
Hormonal Levels
A low level of testosterone in your body endangers you
to Erectile Dysfunction. You can get the testosterone
levels checked and opt for treatment that improves your
hormonal levels.
Genital Examination
If the above tests showed a normal level sugar, pressure
and cholesterol, genital examinations are helpful to
determine if there is a functional problem with the
penis or an injury which surrounds its neighboring areas.
Neurological Evaluation
Scratch to the nerves near the penis area can result
in an erection failure. Some times these injuries are
difficult to identify. Men too hide away from discussing
these issues and the neurological issues take a long
time to find.
Medication History
Certain medications hamper your ongoing active
sex life. These side effects could be temporary
or it could last as long as you continue taking the
medications. Antidepressants and Antihistamines flash
off Erectile Dysfunction. Your family doctor will ask
for a list of all the medicines you were taking for
some time.
Recreational Drug History
Certain entertaining drugs tried out to motivate your
sexual life, can have side effects as bad as impotence.
When you take entertaining drugs, some times erections
last up to four hours, causing damage to your penis.
Slowly, with the continuous use of such drugs you lose
the capability to start an erection. Do inform your
medical practitioner about any such drugs you have used
in the last few years.
Alcohol Use or Abuse
Erectile Dysfunction diagnosis can also be done by checking
the alcohol contents which gets absorbed in your body.
Alcohol abuse will result in male impotence.
Tobacco History
Many countries are making strong anti smoking campaigns
to create awareness about the bad effects of smoking.
It not only affects your lungs but also damages many
parts of your body including the penis. Erectile dysfunction
has tobacco history as another cause.
Nighttime Erection Tests
A band is tied around the penis in the night. If you
have an erection during sleep the band breaks. If a
man does not have an erection in the night for several
days, it indicates less blood flow into his penis.
Psychoanalysis
Stress, depression, worry, and fear are all problem
causing emotions that brings in impotence. Temporary
impotence will wane with a dip in your stress levels.
But counseling is inevitable when it stays for long
and affects your erection abilities.
Erectile Dysfunction can be considered in many feasible
ways. As there is lot more reasons to be defined for
erectile dysfunction,
so it is beneficial to consult a doctor to know about
the your problem related to Erectile Dysfunction and
treat it if you suffer from it.
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