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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a particularly difficult problem to treat because the person suffering from the problem is too embarrassed to seek treatment. Successful treatment depends on how well you understand the causes, before proper treatment options can be determined. ED could be manifested by a variety of physical and psychological factors; a few questions by your doctor could begin to uncover the source of your problem.
Causes of erectile failure
The factors responsible for disruption of sexual processes can either be physical or psychological.
Psychological causes
Situational erectile dysfunction is said to occur when a man is able to have an erection in certain circumstances, for example when he is asleep, or viewing pornography but not when he is with his partner; then his problem is said to be psychological in nature. Other psychological causes of ED could include strict religious or moralistic home situation, traumatic early sexual experiences, stress, fatigue, or shame and anxiety caused by disastrous past sexual encounters.
Physical causes
The physical reasons for erectile dysfunction can include damage to the arteries, muscles, and tissues surrounding the penis; illnesses and medical conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, alcoholism, atherosclerosis, and vascular or neurologic illness; smoking; and obesity. In addition side effects of medications for uncontrolled blood pressure, depression, or ulcer you could also result in erectile dysfunction.
Fixing erectile dysfunction
Erectile failure is best diagnosed through medical assessment which involves investigation of blood supply to the penis, as well as other possible causes for ED which may include alcohol and drug use also. Impotence treatment options include medications such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and Daily Cialis. Other treatments include penile implants, injections, or use of vacuum constriction devices. Psychological treatments include counselling and therapy.
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