Erection Problems

What is an erection problem?

An erection problem (also called erectile dysfunction and sometimes impotence) refers to a man's consistent inability to get or maintain an erection sufficient to have satisfactory sex. It does not mean a lack of sexual interest or desire or the occasional difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection that affects all men at some time in their lives.

What causes an erection problem?

Physical Causes Are

• injury to the nerves or;
• loss of blood flow going to the penis
  

Psychological Causes Are:

• anxiety or depression
• depression.
  

Other Causes Are:

• Medications you take for other conditions
• alcohol consumption
• smoking, and
• illegal drug use can cause erection problems.
  

Certain conditions may affect blood flow or the nervous system, increasing the risk of having erection problems. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

Erection problems can occur at any age but are more common in older men, who often have additional health problems or who may be taking medicines that can interfere with normal erectile function. Treatment of erection problems in older men can be as effective as in younger men.

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