WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?

ED is the inability to get the private part erect on sexual arousal or inability to maintain the hardness till completion of sexual intercourse .

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common multifactorial Dysfunction affecting 40% of men over age of 40 years and 70% above 70 years. With increasing incidences of life style diseases like Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiac Problem, Obesity, Sedentary life style and drug abuse, incidences of ED are increasing day by day.

It is traditionally divided in two types: Psychological and Physical. Most of cases have a mixed bag of causes .
Not discussing your problem with right person or taking advice from a quack can be disastrous.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction;-

Most common cause is Reduced Blood Flow to penis at the time of arousal. It is just like your heart beat: when you do the exercise, more blood flow is required by heart. Similarly, erection needs 10-15 times more blood flow into the private part. If it is impaired due to any reason, you are likely to have ED.

1. Stress
2. Anxiety
3. Depression
4. Obesity
5. Smoking & Tobacco chewing
6. Lack of exercise
7. Alcohol abuse
8. Diabetes
9. Heart diseases
10.  High blood pressure
11.  Neurological diseases
12.  Vascular diseases
13.  High cholesterol
14.  Relationship problems
15. Medicines used to treat many physical problems

As ED is a multifactorial disorder, it is important to  find out the possible factors contributing to ED in every case.