Erectile Dysfunction is the most common male sexual health problem and unfortunately more than 1 in 10 men will suffer with an erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives and especially as they grow older.
It’s not a condition exclusive to older men, many young men experience erectile problems due to pressure, anxiety and stress. Impotence in general can usually be defined as the sustained inability to achieve or maintain an erection for the completion of satisfactory sexual intercourse, and for the purposes of this information we are assuming that your Impotence problem is recurring and not just a one off experience. This could mean that when you’re aroused, you are consistently unable to get an erection, or it could mean that you can’t maintain your erection before or after penetration.
Getting an erection is a complicated process, which is why it’s so easy to disrupt and for impotence to occur. In your penis there are two chambers called the corpus cavernosa. When you’re aroused, more blood rushes to your penis. The walls of these chambers then expand, allowing this blood to flow in. As the chambers fill, your penis becomes erect. In older men especially we experience deterioration and reduced blood flow as part of the overall aging process and an impotence treatment may be required.
Impotence or recurring erectile dysfunction in younger men is usually caused by physical or psychological issues and ensuring a correct diagnosis will be vital in recommending an effective treatment. Psychological reasons tend to be less prolonged, while physical problems tend to be the root of more serious health concerns. But thanks to impotence pills and other modern treatments, the problem is easily manageable.
An easy guideline to determine if the problem is physical is to check whether you are still getting an erection in the morning. If you are, then the problem is less likely to be physical one. Additionally the same can be said if you can get an erection while masturbating.
Common physical causes of male sexual dysfunction can include: Diabetes, Smoking, Alcoholism, Being overweight, Medications, Deterioration of the arteries, Cerebral or spinal cord injuries, Abdominal or prostate surgery. Common psychological causes could include: Guilt, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Exhaustion, Conflict with your partner, Unresolved sexual orientation, Sexual boredom. For more information about impotence in men please go to our causes and treatments for male impotence page.
Treatment for Impotence in
Erectile problems in young men is relatively straightforward so there is no need to delay or stay silent, discuss the problem with your partner and a doctor. If you feel self-conscious about seeing your own doctor, or you need specialist, professional help and advice, please do use our online service which is especially suited to resolve your male sexual dysfunction online and anonymously.
