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Erectile Dysfunction: Symptoms and Causes

According to the statistics nearly 30 milion men are experiencing erectcle dysfunction in the United States. This condition are common among men who have diabetes, injury with  pelvis, penis or spinal cord, have stress or anxiety.

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What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile Dysfunction is also known as impotence. A man cannot achieve and keep an erection firm enough for sexual performance during sexual intercourse. 

Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction

There is a list of common symptoms of ED:


  • Softer erections
  • Reduced sexual desire
  • Problems with the maintenance of erection 
  • Delayed ejaculation
  • Premature ejaculation
  • Depression

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Psychological and physical dysfunctions can cause erectile Erectile dysfunction. There is a list of common physical causes:


  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Obesity 
  • High level of cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Hormonal imbalance 
  • Kidney disease
  • Clogged blood vessels 
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Multiple sclerosis 
  • Tobacco use
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Sleep disorders


During sexual desire and sexual intercourse, the brain has a massive impact on physical actions that lead to the erection of the penis. But there is a list of possible causes that also affect sexual emotions and erectile malfunction:


  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Low self-esteem 


ED can have multiple causes. That's why it's essential to work with your doctor so that they can rule out or treat any underlying medical conditions.

Risk Factors for Erectile Dysfunction

Many risk factors may increase the chances of developing ED. These risk factors include injuries and blood flow issues. Growing age is one of the risk factors that affect erectile dysfunction. As a manager, his penis starts to begin to take more time to develop a firm erection. 

                         

There is a list of possible risks that can increase the risk of developing erectile malfunction:



  • Being overweight 
  • Taking drugs
  • Having a medical condition as diabetes or high blood pressure
  • Taking medications
  • Having injury or surgery 
  • Using tobacco 
  • Having depression or anxiety 


If a man has some chronic disease or is experiencing some of the associated symptoms of ED, the health care provider can recommend a medical examination and session for getting more details of medical history. 

Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction

 If a man has some chronic disease or is experiencing some of the associated symptoms of ED, the health care provider can recommend a medical examination and session for getting more details of medical history. 


Tests for diagnosis of ED can include different methods, which involve physical examination, health and sexual history. Besides these tests, a health care provider can recommend doing some special tests to define the condition's cause.


Tests for diagnosing erectile dysfunction can include:

  • Physical analysis of penis
  • Checking a blood test for the symptoms of heart disease, diabetes and level of testosterone
  • Conversation with a psychologist for monitoring depression or psychological reasons for erectile dysfunction
  • Ultrasound for examining blood vessels of penis
Polina Pylypenko • November 16, 2021
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