Reasons for Erectile Dysfunction
Impotence or erectile dysfunction is one of the most troubling sexual disorders making situation worst for millions of men worldwide
. Erectile dysfunction is characterized by poor or weak erection strength. If you too are a victim of this embarrassing disorder, then you must read this article to find out the reasons for your problem.
Here given below are reasons for erectile dysfunction:-
Physical Health Conditions
Neurological Disorders- Any problem with nervous system may affect the transmission of signals from the brain to the penis. It mainly occurs due to certain ailments like multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, spinal cord injury etc.
Vascular Diseases: - It is the most commonly found reason for erectile dysfunction. Vascular ailments like atherosclerosis, veno-occlusive disease, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension, heart attack, blood vessel trauma, high cholesterol levels etc accounts for almost 50% cases of erectile dysfunction.
Systemic diseases: It includes diseases like diabetes mellitus, kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, dyslipidemia, hemachromatosis etc. Out of these, diabetes accounts for 60% of erectile dysfunction cases.
Respiratory disease: - It comprises of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea etc
Penile diseases: - Peyronie disease (an inflammatory ailment that causes scarring of erectile tissue), priapism, epispadias, infection
Traumatic Factors: - Any injury to the penis, spinal cord, pelvis, prostate, bladder or rectum may cause damage to blood vessels and nerves which are involved in erection process.
Bladder or prostate surgery: Surgery of the colon, prostate, bladder, or rectum may damage the nerves and blood vessels involved in erection.
Medications: Another reason for erectile dysfunction or impotence is the consumption of certain medications like
blood pressure medication (especially beta-blockers)
heart medication
antihistamines
antipsychotics
anticonvulsants
Appetite suppressants
Anti-ulcer medications
Sleeping pills
antidepressants
tranquilizers
Psychological Factors
According to researches and studies, psychological factors cause 10 to 20 % of erectile dysfunction cases. Anxiety, stress, depression, fear of sexual failure and guilt are the most common psychological causes of erectile dysfunction.
Smoking and alcohol
It is one of the major reasons for erectile dysfunction.
Alcoholism: Too much alcohol consumption may interfere with the production of the male hormone testosterone that may reduce libido.
Smoking is considered to be an important risk factor for erectile dysfunction because it is associated with poor blood circulation
Thus it is better to get treated within time if you have any of the above health condition in order o avoid erectile dysfunction.
Hormone Disorders account for fewer than 5% of cases of erectile dysfunction. An imbalance in hormones, such as testosterone, prolactin, or thyroid, can cause erectile dysfunction.
Age. Erection problems tend to become more common with age, but it can affect men at any age and at any time in their lives. Physical causes are more common in older men, while psychological causes are more common in younger men.
Reasons for Erectile Dysfunction
By: Ashyln
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