ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, affects nearly 50 percent of men over the age of 40 (to some degree).

Having erection trouble from time to time is not necessarily a cause for concern but if ED becomes an ongoing issue, it can cause stress, affect your self-confidence, and contribute to relationship problems. Problems getting and keeping an erection can also be a sign of underlying health condition(s) that needs treatment.

If you’re concerned about erectile dysfunction, the doctors at MISBIW can help. Treatment options are available.

Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction:

• Trouble getting an erection
• Trouble keeping an erection
• Decreased sexual desire

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:

Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. ED can result from a problem with any of the above. Stress and mental health concerns can cause or worsen ED. Sometimes erectile dysfunction can be caused by a combination of physical and psychological issues.

Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:

Common physical causes of ED include:

• Heart disease
• Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Metabolic syndrome
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Certain prescription medications
• Tobacco use
• Peyronie’s disease
• Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse
• Sleep disorders
• Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate
• Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord

Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:

The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events that cause an erection. A number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and cause or worsen ED, including:

• Depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns
• Stress
• Relationship problems due to stress, poor communication or other concerns

ED Complications

There are several complications that can result from erectile dysfunction, including:

• An unsatisfactory sex life
• Stress or anxiety
• Embarrassment or low self esteem
• Relationship problems
• The inability to get your partner pregnant

If you’re concerned about erectile dysfunction, the doctors at MISBIW can help. Treatment options are available. Contact us today.

Call 316-252-8533 to book your Erectile Dysfunction treatment or to find out more information.