Diagnosing ED
To determine if you have ED, you should talk to your doctor.
Your doctor may either conduct a brief consultation or a thorough
physical exam including diagnostic tests depending on your medical
history.
Erection Dysfunction (ED) :
"Erectile dysfunction" or impotence means the inability to achieve
erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or the ability to
achieve only brief erections. Different men may experience varying
degrees of erection dysfunction. This could be the result of under
lying conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension. By seeing your
doctor, you can improve your overall health and can learn about
how to improve your erection quality (EQ).
How does an Erection Occur?
The penis contains two chambers, called the corpora
cavernosa, which run the length of the organ. A spongy tissue
fills the chambers. The corpora cavernosa are surrounded by
a membrane, called the tunica albuginea. The spongy tissue
contains smooth muscles, fibrous tissues, spaces, veins, and
arteries. The urethra, which is the channel for urine and
ejaculate, runs along the underside of the corpora cavernosa
Erection begins with sensory and mental stimulation. Impulses
from the brain and local nerves cause the muscles of the
corpora cavernosa to relax, allowing blood to flow in and fill
the open spaces. The blood creates pressure in the corpora
cavernosa, making the penis expand. The tunica albuginea
helps to trap the blood in the corpora cavernosa,
thereby sustaining erection. Erection is reversed when muscles in
the penis contract, stopping the inflow of blood and opening
outflow channels.
How common is ED?
ED is much more common than you may realize, and also highly
treatable. An estimated 152 million men worldwide suffer from ED.
In America , alone 30 million men suffer from it.
Does is it vary from men to men?
The degree to which men are afflicted varies from occasional
to recurrent or consistent inability to attain or maintain an
erection.
What are the causes of Sexual Impotence?
IMPOTENCE IS TREATABLE!
Impotence is not a disease, but a side effect of other
underlying causes.
The causes of impotence or erectile dysfunction can be
classified into two major groups:
- 10 % of all causes are due to purely psychological factors
- Whereas 90% of all causes are due to physical or organic
factors
Psychological / Non -Organic Causes
Sexual impotence induced due to a purely psychological, or
non-organic cause can be due to many reasons. Impotence can either
start abruptly after a major psychological trauma or gradually as
a result of depression, anxiety and chronic stress. Potency can
also be affected due to other mental disorders. Occasional
impotency can be due to the stress to perform or fear of failure
known as "Performance Anxiety "when a man is expected to assume an
aggressive part in the sexual relationship. It could also be due
to lack of compatibility with the sexual partner, temporary
decrease in libido , tiredness , anxiety, insecurity of an illicit
relationship or disturbing elements in the immediate environment
like noise. Physical / Organic Causes
Physical or organic causes for
temporary or chronic impotence range from the easily avoidable or
curable, to very severe causes, which cannot be cured without
radical measures, such as surgeries.
These causes are:
Peripheral Vascular Disease:
(Insufficient blood supply to the penis )
This is the most common cause of Erectile Dysfunction. It
is the failure to supply adequate blood to the penis resulting in
less rigid erections or the inability to maintain them. Erection
occurs when blood carried by the supply arteries of the penis,
fills the erectile bodies made of spongeous tissue.
This is correlated with many systematic diseases which affect
the blood vessels of the genital region, directly or indirectly.
Chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, high
blood pressure, renal failure, heart disease, and others, lead to
the destruction of the contractile walls of the veins or provoke
hardening, narrowing or blockages of the arteries leading to the
penis.
Vascular insufficiency may be due to aging. It starts slowly,
first causing a decrease in the firmness of erections, and then
becoming more intense.
Side Effects of Medications and Drugs
Did You Know That More than 200 prescription and
non-prescription medicines are known to affect erectile function
in man?
While some drugs promote impotence by acting on the central
nervous system, others affect the intensity of blood supply to the
penis, or promote relaxation of the blood vessels.
Medications & Drugs
- Medications used to treat high blood pressure (arterial
hypertension), such as spironolactone and thiazide diuretics,
and beta-blockers
- Medications used to treat depression (antidepressives) and
anxiety (anxiolytics), such as phenotiazine
- Medications used to treat neurological disorders, such as
Parkinson's disease and others
- Medications used to treat gastrointestinal ailments, such as
cimetidine
- Medications used to treat allergies
Herbs For Erectile Dysfuntion
If you are a person with erectile dysfunction
and don’t like to use conventional medicines, then you
might want to try natural herbs. Here are some of the more popular herbs
traditionally used to treat erectile dysfunction in men.
Saw palmetto
From many years, saw palmetto has been used as a natural cure
for enlarged prostate. Also, this herb is effectively used for
urinary tract infection. Most of you are not aware of the fact
that urinary tract and prostate play a key role in erectile
dysfunction.
So, it is essential to maintain these areas healthy, then only
you will definitely see progress in your ability to continue an
erection.
Gingko
Most of the clinical studies showed that gingko effectively
helps in increasing the flow of blood to the penis. If erectile
dysfunction is due to the intake of antidepressant medications,
then you will get great benefit from taking gingko.
The study showed that 50% of men who took gingko showed a great
improvement in sustaining erections.
Ginseng
Most of the people use ginseng to restore their energy levels
and you will find it in various supplements and also in most
popular energy drinks that are available in the market. From
centuries, ginseng is used for stimulation in your body without
causing nervousness and stress.
It has become popular for treating men suffering with erectile
dysfunction. According to the studies, men who take ginseng for
up to 8 weeks will observe a great improvement in maintaining
the erections.
Relaxing herbs for erectile dysfunction:
- Valerian is an herb, which is used
as fresh plant liquid extract.
- Passion flower is a mild and
effective herb, when used along with other herbs can give
great benefit.
- California poppy is another, which
is used for muscle relaxation and also it is proven that
this herb is effectively used as stress reliever.
Along with these herbs, natural remedies like ginger,
turmeric and chocolate can also improve your condition.
Before going to use any of the above herbs, you should
consult your doctor about their safety on your health
condition.
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