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Mens Health : Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Treating Erectile DysfunctionErectile dysfunction refers to a very common type of sexual disorder in men where the penis is not able to get an erection when desired and also ..... Erectile dysfunction refers to a disorder generally found in men where the penis loses its ability to form an erection or to maintain an erection. There can be several causes of erectile dysfunction such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. Let us look at the causes of erectile dysfunction in more detail.
One of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction is vascular disease. In the case of vascular disease the arteries in the penis become narrow and hard as a result of which the blood does not flow through the penis. This cause in most cases is associated with age and it occurs in 50% to 60% men above the age of 60 years. Habits like excessive smoking and drinking can also lead to erectile dysfunction.
The other very common of erectile dysfunction is diabetes. This is because high blood sugar levels in the body due to diabetes often lead to damage of small blood vessels and nerves in the body which can then lead to impairment of blood flow in the penis die to which erection is not achieved. There are many drugs that lead to erectile dysfunction. Many times we take drugs for other disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, etc. it is these same drugs whose side effects may cause erectile dysfunction in your body. Hence many people are now opting for natural supplements like herbs to prevent any side effects from taking place.
Hormone disorders are also a worry for erectile dysfunction. However hormone disorders account for just 5% of the total cases for impotence. Testosterone deficiency can often result in loss of sexual desire and loss of erection. Injuries to the spinal cord and the brain can also result in impotence as they interrupt the transfer of signals from the brain to the penis. Other disorders related to nerves such as Parkinson's disease as well as Alzheimer's disease may result in impotence as well.
Also an injury to the pelvic region or the spinal cord may lead to erectile dysfunction as well. This is because the nerves carrying important signals to the penis get disrupted. There is also the Peyronie's disease which is a rare inflammatory condition where the erectile tissues of the penis get damaged. Hence there is scarring which results in a curved penis which interferes with sexual function and may cause painful erection. Also in case the veins in the penis cannot allow the blood from leaving the penis during erection, then a constant erection cannot be maintained.
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