Erectile dysfunction: the reasons and the ways to treat it

Erectile dysfunction is a popular problem of the modern men. The highest level of this disease is in Europe and USA. Sexual health is one of the main parts of life. Although erectile dysfunction is not fatal, it shouldn’t be considered trivial problem.  The term “erectile dysfunction” replaced old term “impotency”. Erectile dysfunction is inability to get and (or) keep up erection enough for sexual satisfaction. Many men sometimes have some problems with erection. It may be caused by alcohol or physical fatigue. This problem is usually temporary. But if you have problems with erection for a long time it’s might be erectile dysfunction. This disease attacks 100 million men in the world and 30 million in the USA.

The recent research shows that 39 % of men with erectile dysfunction are from The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Spain. MMAS (Massachusetts Male Aging Study) stated that 52% of men in the age of 40-70 more or less suffer from erectile dysfunction. Many of men don’t say about this problem and try to not pay attention to it, thinking that this problem will disappear soon.  But what is the reason of erectile dysfunction?  It might be caused by psychological or physical reasons. The research shows that erectile dysfunction of 80% is caused by physical reasons. These reasons are diabetes, high blood pressure, and high level of cholesterin in the blood, atherosclerosis, liver disease, heart disease, kidney disease, depression and others. Alcohol, tobacco and drugs can be the reasons of   erectile dysfunction as well. If you are taking any medicine it can also has side effects and lead to erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction affects on men’s life in negative way. It can lead to low self-esteem, cold relationship with the family, low working capacity. Many men don’t ask about treatment of erectile dysfunction, because they are assured that it is impossible. But in reality it’s this problem can be solve in many cases. Erectile dysfunction can be fight by drugs, surgery or psychological therapy. The treatment depends on the reasons led to erectile dysfunction. If you have problems with erectile dysfunction you should talk to your doctor about it. After medical examination your doctor will make the correct course of the therapy to fight erectile dysfunction.