Formerly known as impotence, erectile dysfunction (ED) is the ongoing inability to have an erection that is hard enough for penetration. Another symptom is an erection that does not last long enough for the completion of sexual activity. ED can have a significant impact on the sex life of a man and his partner.
Couples can learn new ways to please one another and to show affection. This can reduce anxiety about having erections. Feeling nervous about sex. This could be because of a bad experience or a previous episode of ED. Feeling stressed, including work and family stress. Feeling depressed. Feeling self-conscious about your body or performance. Thinking your partner is reacting negatively toward you.
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It's also important to know that drinking alcohol won't help you maintain an erection. In fact, excessive alcohol use can be a cause of erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction is said to be psychological and this can be influenced by cases acquainted with the following:
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When you get aroused, your body produces a molecule called cGMP which helps to stimulate an erection by increasing blood flow to the penis.
Arginine: It's found naturally in food, and it relaxes blood vessels and is used to treat heart problems. Doctors think it boosts circulation to the penis, but Espinosa says he doesn’t recommend it much because the body metabolizes it so quickly. “You need a lot and you need to take it frequently for it to work,” he says.
Bullet point: The relationship between the risk factors for CVD and ED are intimately interwoven, one with the other. Clinicians need to factor this in when counselling the man with ED.
If stress, anxiety, or other emotional issues are causing the condition, counseling may help. Some men experience erectile dysfunction because of past experiences that cause a lack of self-esteem, fear, or guilt, and counseling can help you overcome those negative feelings. Couple counseling can also help improve mutual understanding and acceptance in a relationship, allowing you to feel more comfortable during intimacy.
The penile implant allows men to achieve an erection through an implanted device. These devices can be effective in restoring sexual activity for a man and his partner. At Yale Medicine, our doctors have specialized experience with placing the penile prosthesis.
For ED, one systematic review concluded that red ginseng in particular may be effective in the treatment of ED. However, like most OTC ED remedies, additional research is required to provide conclusive evidence.
ED can have physical or psychological causes, and occasionally a combination of both. The causes of ED may include: Health conditions: Diabetes, heart disease, obesity, high cholesterol and other conditions can affect blood flow to the penis and contribute to ED. Medications: Drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and other mental health problems can cause erectile dysfunction. Lifestyle: Smoking, excessive drinking, drug use and diet can also contribute to ED. Psychological conditions: Stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems can all cause or worsen ED.
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With self-injection, a medication is injected directly into the penis to increase blood flow. It is very effective (about 75 percent to 85 percent) and works whether the nerve that controls erections is intact or not. It can be more costly than oral therapies and results in scarring in 5 percent to 30 percent of users (depending on the drug used). To ensure proper dosing, the first dose is generally administered in the doctor’s office.