Con't: UNDERSTAND ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION OR (ED)-PART 1(ONE)                                                                            

ED can be experienced in a number of different ways:
1. A complete inability to achieve erection
2. An inconsistent ability to maintain an erection
3. A tendency to sustain only brief erections

Since an erection requires a precise sequence of events, ED can occur when any of the events is disrupted. In a recent survey by NAMCS, for every 1,000 men in the United States that went to their doctor in 1985, 7.7 % of them mentioned occasional episodes of ED. In 1999, the number had tripled to 22.3%. This means that there are many relationships where couples are struggling with intimacy due to an inability to perform.

There are many reasons for ED. Physical causes are the most common followed by psychological and then medical concerns. The problem of ED may be knowingly communicated in a relationship and at times, and unfortunately, it is not. This is usually due to common issues of shame associated with the inability to function sexually. This can cause a man to shut down in his communication with his mate. He may even become angry and began to isolate and avoid any sexual contact or conversation and project negative attitudes toward his mate without really ever talking about it. This avoidance of sexual intimacy may be perceived by their mate as rejection and can have devastating effects on a relationship. The individual suffering from ED often struggle with difficulties of shame, anxiety, low self esteem and performance anxiety. In addition many men do not feel comfortable addressing it with their doctor.

Further, according to research by The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), in older men, ED most often has a physical cause, such as disease, injury, or side effects from drugs. Any disorder that causes injury to the nerves or impairs blood flow in the penis has the potential to cause ED. Incidence increases with age: About 5 percent of 40-year-old men and between 15 and 25 percent of 65-year-old men experience ED. Nevertheless, it is not an inevitable part of aging.

There are several oral medications that help those suffering from ED, Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis, presently used by those who suffer from this condition. However, it is important to remember if you are physically incapable of achieving an erection; these medications do not trigger an erection, however, they can assist with maintaining an erection.

Viagra was introduced in 1998 and millions of men began using this medication. This medication caused many men who normally would have resigned themselves, to seek help.

Psychological factors are addressed in psychotherapy sessions. There are many treatments available, and it is important to start from the least evasive method and move forward to more aggressive treatment as determined by your doctor. These treatments include psychotherapy, drug therapy, vacuum devices, and surgery.

Remember, it is important to see your doctor first and talk about ED if you suffer from this condition. There are several tests your physician can use to detect the cause. It is important to know that ED is treatable at any age. There can be physical, medical as well as psychological reasons for ED. The first step is talking to your doctor, and talking with your mate. Gene therapy for ED is now being tested in several centers and may offer a long-lasting therapeutic approach for ED. With the advancement in treating erectile dysfunction or (ED), millions of men are seeking treatment for ED and getting help returning to normal sexual activity due to improved, successful treatments.

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