Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction is a common problem in men. Men suffering from Erectile Dysfunction face a common problem in maintaining an erection. Erectile Dysfunction is also known as impotence. It is more common in men older than 65, but it can occur at any age. Most of the men experience Erectile Dysfunction occasionally. As men grow older, it is normal to get changes in erectile function. Erection may become slower or may not be as firmer as required. These are all normal conditions as men ages.

Other changes that a man gets as he grow older are –Erection may take longer time, less intense organ, erection may not be firm, reduced volume of ejaculation, increased recovery time between erections. Some symptoms of Erectile Dysfunctions are- Inability to attain erection and maintain an erection. Erectile Dysfunction can also occur due to physical and emotional problem like- chronic diseases, less production of testosterone hormone. Injury or surgery in the pelvic area, bicycle riding for a long time can cause problem, high blood pressure, alcohol and other drugs can cause Erectile Dysfunction and use of tobacco can damage penile arteries.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction can be determined by a doctor easily. It is normal if a man is experiencing erectile dysfunction. But if you are having problem more than two months or it is recurring then doctor should be consulted. There are various ways of treating Erectile Dysfunction like medications, mechanical devices, surgery and counseling. The cause and severe ness of your problem will determine which type of treatment you should follow.

Viagra is an oral medication approved in 1998 for treating erectile dysfunction. After this, Levitra and Cialis have been approved. Nitric oxide is used as a messenger for smoothing muscles in the penis. Viagra, Levitra and Cialis are known as phosphodieterase inhibitors which increase the amount of blood and allow natural sequence to cause an erection. They do not produce instant erection. Men who have used these medicines have noticed improvement in erectile function in spite of the reason of its impotence.

These medicines are not for every man. Men suffering from heart attack should not use Erectile Dysfunction pills. Viagra, Levitra and Cialis should not be consumed with nitrate. They do not fix their impotence permanently.Erectile Dysfunction can also be cured with needle ejection. A fine needle is used to inject alprostadi in the side of the penis which will produce an erection in 5 to 20 minutes which lasts for about an hour. Hormone replacement can be used for men who have deficiency in testosterone hormone. In spite of the cause of Erectile Dysfunction, it can become a source of mental and emotional stress for man and his partner.