The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: “Erectile Dysfunction.”
Physical disorders associated with erectile dysfunction can sometimes be related to hormones in the body. Non-hormonal causes include conditions that affect the blood supply to the penis (such as high blood pressure, type 1 or type 2 diabetes and smoking) and those that affect the nerves supplying the penis (such as Parkinson’s disease and damage to the nerves in the body e.g. due to both type 1 or type 2 diabetes). Erectile dysfunction can also be a side-effect of a medical intervention or treatment. Potential treatments that may be implicated in the cause of erectile dysfunction include certain antidepressants and treatment for high blood pressure (antihypertensives).
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Watts and coworkers, in their review article, make several points about this ED/CAD nexus. Endothelial dysfunction is present in both CVD and ED, and is linked through the NO mechanism. The authors note that PDE5 inhibitors improve endothelial function and have a salutary effect on both CVD and ED. Both ED and cardiac disease respond to modifications in lifestyle as well as pharmacologic manipulation. These authors also report that the presence of ED gives the clinician an opportunity to assess CVD and prevention as well.20
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Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of a more serious health problem, especially in middle-aged men.
The third and final exercise which may be of benefit if you have erectile dysfunction is pelvic floor exercise (Kegels).
ED is most commonly caused by medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure or pelvic surgeries. Age related decline in erectile function is also thought to occur. An injury A disease (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol) Various studies have estimated that between 20% – 71% of individuals with diabetes suffer from erectile dysfunction. An operation (e.g. prostate gland removal) Substance use (e.g. tobacco, drugs, alcohol or medications) Stress, anxiety, depression, psychological trauma Approximately 30 million American men suffer from erectile dysfunction. Most men with erectile dysfunction still have the ability to have an orgasm and father a child, but often have difficulty doing these things because they can’t get or sustain an erection. Erectile dysfunction is not normal, and is by no means an inevitable consequence of aging. Most men at one time or another during their sexual lives are unable to get or keep an erection. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. However, millions of men of all ages experience this inability as a continuing problem. In most cases, erectile dysfunction can be overcome using medical or surgical options. We typically start with questionnaires such as the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) to determine the severity. Penile injections such as Trimix may be used to assess the quality of your erection and to differentiate among the many causes. Occasionally a penile duplex ultrasound is indicated if there is concern for disease in the blood vessels or penile scarring. Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction
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Erectile dysfunction can be a difficult problem to discuss with your partner or even your doctor. However, it needn't be because erectile dysfunction, which causes sexual performance issues for men, is a very common and highly treatable condition.
ED can be frustrating in its own right, but it can also lead to any of the following:
Having erectile dysfunction is normal as it is one of the most commonly seen sexual problems in men that affects thousands of men every year in India. The reason for being such a massive sexual issue is due to stress and depression seen in men.
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Our patients often undergo a full body exam to determine whether they have early cardiovascular disease, vascular disease or a metabolic condition such as diabetes. Treatment is addressed with a multi-disciplinary approach.
In addressing why your manhood shrinks tend to answer the question earlier asked about your age as findings show that penis shrinking has to do with aging in men. It is believed that as men age, more plaque is said to accumulate in the arteries in the penis which interferes with blood flow. Aging is also characterised by muscle atrophy and a decline in testosterone, both of which can be associated with a slight decline in penis size.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy (also known as kegel exercises) is the best for erectile dysfunction. It isolates the muscle group at the base of the pelvis (particularly the pubococcygeus), which extends from the pelvic bone to the tailbone and helps to support your pelvic organs. As this muscle grows weaker, it loses the ability to prevent blood flow out of the erect penis.
Vacuum devices for erectile dysfunction, also called pumps, offer an alternative to medication. To use a pump, the penis is placed inside a cylinder. Then the pump draws air out of the cylinder to create a partial vacuum around the penis causing it to fill with blood, leading to an erection. An elastic band worn around the base of the penis is used to maintain the erection during intercourse. Individuals should discuss the use of this device with their doctor, and especially the elastic band use to avoid potential penile damage.
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