Erectile Dysfunction Overview

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“Erectile Dysfunction or ED is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or her partner’s sexual needs. Most men experience this at some point in their lives usually by age 40. Incidence of the disorder generally increases with age. ED affects about 5% of men in their 40’s, and 15 to 25 percent of men by the age of 65. 50% of men over the age of 40 may experience transient ED and inadequate erection. Physical or psychological stimulation or arousal result insignificant blood flow to the penis. The arteries in the penis supply blood to erectile tissue which becomes engorge and expands as a result of the increase blood flow and pressure. This constricts the fibrous elastic sheets or tunica that cinch to prevent blood from leaving the penis during erection. Reduced blood flow to the penis and nerve damage are the most common physical causes of erectile dysfunction. Underlying condition associated with erectile dysfunction include the following: Vascular disease, diabetes, drugs,hormone disorder, neurological conditions, pelvic trauma, surgery or radiation therapy, Pyrenees disease, venous sleep or psychological conditions.”

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