Individuals with erectile dysfunction are unable to get and keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. According to estimates, 1 in 10 men will suffer from erectile dysfunction at some point in their life. Therefore, it’s important to understand that in many cases, erectile dysfunction is a symptom of another underlying issue. In addition, erectile dysfunction isn’t considered normal at any age and may be linked to other issues that interfere with sexual intercourse like problems with ejaculation and orgasm as well as a low libido.
Causes
Erectile dysfunction may result from emotional issues, health problems, or both. Some known risk factors are:
- A sedentary lifestyle
- Obesity
- Drinking too much alcohol or using drugs
- Smoking
- Having high cholesterol
- Having cardiovascular disease
- Having high blood pressure
- Having high blood sugar (diabetes)
- Being over 50 years of age
While erectile dysfunction becomes more common as men age, growing old doesn’t always lead to erectile dysfunction. In fact, some men stay sexually functional even in their 80s. This means erectile dysfunction may be an early sign of a more serious health issue. Thus, finding and treating the reason for erectile dysfunction is important.
Symptoms
Men with erectile dysfunction fail to get or keep an erection that is firm enough for sex. When erectile dysfunction becomes a bothersome, routine issue, seeking medical help becomes necessary.
Erectile dysfunction can be a major warning sign of cardiovascular disease, which may indicate that blockages are building in a person’s vascular system. Moreover, some studies have found that men with erectile dysfunction are at greater risk of getting circulatory problems in the legs, having a stroke, or a heart attack. Erectile dysfunction also leads to:
- Distress for the individual and his partner
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
If erectile dysfunction is affecting your well-being or your relationships, it must be treated. Treatment aims to increase the quality of your life, help circulatory health, and fix or improve erectile dysfunction.
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