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Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction or impotence is the impairment of the erectile reflex. The man is unable to have or maintain an erection. Erectile dysfunction can be either life long or acquired, situational or generalized. Life long erectile dysfunction is when a man has never had an erection. Acquired is when a man has in the past had an erection but no longer is able to have or maintain an erection either in certain situations or at all.

At some time in a man's life he will be unable to have an erection even though he is being sufficiently stimulated. In its situational form, there is a variety of ways it occurs. For some men they are unable to have an erection during foreplay, while others have difficulty only attempting intercourse. Viagra is the leading medication for this type of sexual dysfunction.

Causes

It is normal for an older male to take longer and to require more stimulation to become erect than a younger male. Men of any age may experience single instances of erectile failure at some time or another. Erectile dysfunction is considered a serious problem, when it occurs consistently or for a long period of time, causing significant stress to the individual or to his relationship.

Some reasons:

• Stress and fatigue
• Anxiety about sex
• Estrangement from partner like unresolved conflicts
• Misdirected sexual desire
• Loss of erotic associations
• Depression
• Previous traumatic sexual experience or abuse

• Hormonal imbalances
• Illnesses that causes a metabolic disturbance
• Heart disease
• Neurological disorders
• Nutritional and lifestyle issues
• Medical conditions, like side effects of medications
• Alcoholism, heavy smoking, drug abuse

Treatment

Viagra

Viagra is the first approved pill for impotence, and has helped more than 16 million men regain their sex lives. By increasing blood flow to the penis, Viagra makes it easier for men to achieve erections. In clinical studies, 4 out of 5 men who took Viagra reported significant improvement with their erections.