What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is actually the inability of the penis to achieve or sustain an erection for satisfactory intercourse. It should be very clear that problem of Erectile Dysfunction is not similar to the problems of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction can occur because of the following reasons:
Aging: Aging is one of the common reason of male impotence. Moreover, there are two main causes why older men experience erectile dysfunction than younger men. First, older men are more likely to develop diseases like diabetes mellitus, and high blood pressure etc. Second, the aging process alone can cause penis erectile dysfunction in some of the men.

Diabetes mellitus: It has also been observed that diabetic men develop erectile dysfunction 10-15 years earlier as compared to non diabetic men. Erectile dysfunction was reported by 55% of men between the ages of 50 to 60 years, in a population study conducted of men with type I diabetes for more than 10 years.

Cigarette smoking: Excessive smoking causes dysfunction of penis because cigarette smoking aggravates atherosclerosis.

Hypertension: Patients with excessive hypertension or arteriosclerosis have an increased risk of developing erectile dysfunction of penis.

Low testosterone levels: To maintain sex drive and to maintain nitric oxide levels in the, testosterone a primary sex hormone in men is responsible. So, men can suffer from low sex drive and erectile dysfunction having hypogonadism.

Depression and anxiety: Guilt, depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, fear of sexual failure, these psychological factors can also be the reason for erectile dysfunction.

With proper medication, this problem of erectile dysfunction can be cured totally.