What Is ED - Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a condition that was once referred
to as impotence. Basically, it is when a man cannot achieve
or sustain an erection. The causes of erectile dysfunction,
however, are a little more involved than that.
Every man will experience some form of impotence at least once in their
lifetime. If it involves a case of an isolated, temporary instance of impotence,
it really shouldn't be referred to as ED. In some cases, it does not even
require medical attention if it is a short lived experience due to something
like excess alcohol consumption or stress and worries about certain issues in
one's life.
Only when the problem becomes continual or long-lasting is it necessary to
pursue medical treatment. It's also only necessary when the person needs an
erection for sexual activity or peace of mind. For some men, they may not be in
a sexually active part of their lives, therefore an erection is not necessary.
When it does become a case of erectile dysfunction, it usually shows up in
different degrees for different men. Due to the variety of underlying causes of
erectile dysfunction, the penis may be in any number different states of
erection, including full, partial, and totally limp. In some cases, a partially
erect penis may be good enough to please the man or his partner.
The construction of the penis is like that of several concentric cylinders.
These cylinders are filled with other tubes and chambers. The corpora cavernosa
is one of these major chambers and it is lined with spongy tissue. This tissue
is made up of blood vessels, fibers, and fluids.
When the penis is functioning properly, it will allow several times the
normal amount of blood flow to this spongy tissue. When the tissue becomes full
of blood, the penis becomes erect.
There are numerous components that make up this particular organ, such as
nerves, hormones, and others, there is a number of things can go wrong in this
process. Some of the possible problems include inability of nerves to send
signals, blood pressure changes, and muscles that are not stimulated. Each of
these causes of erectile dysfunction can also be caused by a number of different
factors.
There are also many psychological factors that can come into play and bring
about the onset of ED. The stimulation required for an erection to occur is a
unique combination of physical and mental elements. The nerves in and around the
penis and the limbic system of the brain both come into play during stimulation.
The limbic system is responsible for the imagery, expectation, and fantasy that
are usually involved in achieving an erection.
Sometimes these mental components can require treatment just as any physical
cause would. Some things that could cause temporary, or even extended periods of
ED include depression, anxiety, self deception and others. More severe cases can
create a long lasting pattern of erectile dysfunction.
Fortunately, there are numerous treatment options that have proven very
effective in both cases. The first step is to sit down with your doctor and
decide what the possible causes of erectile dysfunction in your case so that an
appropriate ED treatment can be pursued.
Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms
What are Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis Tests
What are Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction Causes and ED Treatment
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Living with ED - Erectile Dysfunction Treatments
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Side Effects of Medications for Erectile Dysfunction
Prosthetic Erectile Dysfunction Remedies
Erectile Dysfunction Medicine and Remedies Progress
Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction – Counseling
Treatment of Erectile dysfunction - Communication
Erectile Dysfunction Medications - Viagra, Cialis and Levitra
|
