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Erectile Dysfunction

What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

ED or Erectile Dysfunction, simply put, is the inability in men, to maintain an erection long enough to perform mutually satisfactory sexual intercourse with a partner. It is also loosely termed as ‘impotence’. ED does not however, imply complete inability to achieve an erection. It could be a temporary performance problem where an erection is difficult to maintain or it could be a total inability to have an erection at all.

Why does it happen?

ED can become an embarrassing condition resulting in severe loss of confidence and a restricted social life. There are various factors that can result in ED ranging from psychological factors like stress or performance anxiety, to physiological factors resulting from diseases like Diabetes, High blood Pressure, etc.

How do I know if I have it?

There are many ways of confirming whether you have ED or not. A visit to your doctor and a frank conversation with him discussing your symptoms and concerns is the first step. Depending on your symptoms your doctor will recommend tests that will need to be done.

What are the tests done to find out?

Tests to determine Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can include Blood Tests, Ultrasonography, Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT), physical tests to determine Penile nerve function, or Cavernosometry.

What are the treatments available?

There are many treatments available to ease Erectile Dysfunction. These include Oral Prescription medication (like Viagara, Cialis and Levitra), Oral Herbal medication (like ProCALIS2go ), Penile Injection Therapy, Intraurethral Therapy, Vacuum Therapy, Penile Implant Surgery, and, Sex Counselling.

A few small changes in your lifestyle could also help reduce the problems caused by ED.

Your doctor will probably advise you to quit, or at least reduce smoking, reduce stress in your life, drink less alcohol, eat healthier and exercise more. Of course, adopting these habits will improve the all-round quality of your life too.