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Why Do Men Suffer From Male Impotence? |
| Date Added: October 13, 2009 10:26:43 PM |
| Author: Cecilia |
| Category: Shopping |
| Erectile dysfunction (ED), differently called impotence, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection until ejaculation. Erectile dysfunction is different from other medical conditions that interfere with sex life, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm. Male sexual dysfunction varies in severity: some males have a total inability to attain an erection, others have a temporary ability to achieve an erection, and still others can maintain only short-term erections. The variations in severity of ED make it difficult to estimate its frequency. Many men are also reluctant to discuss ED with their doctors, and thus the condition is under-diagnosed. Nevertheless, 30 million males in the USA are estimated to have ED. While erectile dysfunction can occur in all age groups, it is uncommon in young men and is frequently diagnosed in the elderly. By the age of 45, most males have experienced erectile dysfunction at least a few times. Still, if it becomes chronic, it can have adverse effects on relationships, emotional health, and self-esteem. Over the recent years, the medical viewpoint on the causes of impotence has altered. ED was usually believed to be brought on by psychological problems. Now doctors assume that up to 85% of ED cases are triggered by medical or physical problems. They include heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, neurological disease and other medical conditions. Some of the medications used to treat these medical conditions can also bring on impotence. Only 15% of impotence cases are based on psychological factors. They include concern, depression, stress, and problems in relationships. Sometimes erectile dysfunction is triggered by a mixture of physical and psychological problems. Lifestyle can adversely influence male sexual well-being and virility, too. Heavy smokers, alcohol addicts are at high risk of developing the disease. Scientific advances have increased the number of new options available to cure ED effectively. Drug therapy of PDE5 inhibitors is the top treatment for the disease. Sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis) are the three drugs approved for treatment of erectile dysfunction. The blue little pills were initially introduced to cure vascular disorders and forestall heart attacks. It was found out that the pills could dilate blood arteries. Angina was believed to relieve if more red blood cells filled with oxygen were delivered to heart muscle cells through the dilated coronary vessels. Not only were heart arteries relaxed, but so were blood vessels in other places. This side-effect was taken into consideration when treatments for the disease were being developed. Apart from the drug therapy, there are other treatments. The treatment a doctor gives preference to hangs upon the cause of erectile dysfunction and a man's life-style. |
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