How common is it?
Erectile dysfunction is a common problem. One in five men older than 20 years of age experience erectile dysfunction. This number increases with age. A man is considered to have erectile dysfunction if he regularly finds it difficult getting or keeping a firm enough erection to be able to have sex, or if it interferes with other sexual activity. Despite this problem occurring so often, research shows only 1/3 of men talk to a health practitioner about it. This issue is easy to treat so don't suffer in silence. Book a consult today to assist you with Erectile dysfunction
What’s to know about erectile dysfunction?
Causes can be physical or psychological.
Organic causes are usually the result of an underlying medical condition affecting the blood vessels or nerves supplying the penis. Numerous prescription drugs, alcohol, recreational drugs and smoking can all cause ED (erectile dysfunction).
When a penis owner loses their erection once, they often develop performance anxiety and the worry causes the problem to keep occurring. The important thing to note is you are not alone and this problem is treatable.
ED can also be a warning sign that you have cardiovascular (heart) disease, so seeking help for this could save your life.
Causes
Normal erectile function can be affected by any of the following:
Treatments include:
The following list summarises many of the most common physical causes of ED
Physical causes account for 90 percent of ED cases.
There are solutions!
The good news is that there are many treatments for ED, and most men will find a solution that works for them.
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