About Erectile Dysfunction...
What is Erectile Dysfunction ?
ED or Erectile Dysfunction, simply put, is the inability in men, to achieve and/or maintain an erection long enough to perform mutually satisfactory sexual intercourse. In lay terms it is called ‘impotence’. Erectile Dysfunction does not imply complete inability to achieve an erection. It could be a temporary problem where an erection is difficult to maintain or it could be the complete inability to have an erection at all.
Why does Erectile Dysfunction occur?
There are various factors that can result in Erectile Dysfunction. These could be psychological, like stress or performance anxiety, or physiological, caused by diseases like Diabetes, High blood Pressure, etc.
How can Erectile Dysfunction be diagnosed?
A visit to your physician and a candid discussion of your symptoms and concerns is the first step. Your physician will recommend tests that will need to be done depending on your symptoms.
What kinds of tests are there?
Tests to determine Erectile Dysfunction can include Blood Tests, Ultrasonography, Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT), physical tests to determine Penile nerve function, or Cavernosometry.
What are the treatment options?
There are many treatments available to alleviate Erectile Dysfunction. These can include Oral Prescription medication (like Viagara, Cialis and Levitra), Oral Herbal medication (like ProCALIS2go ), Penile Injection Therapy, Intraurethral Therapy, Vacuum Therapy, Penile Implant Surgery, and, Sex Counselling.
Changes in your general lifestyle can also minimize problems caused by Erectile Dysfunction .
 Quit, or at least reduce smoking.
Destress your life as much as possible.
Learn to relax.
Reduce alcohol consumption.
Eat healthier and exercise more.
Making these general changes in your life will improve the quality of life anyway. That’s an added bonus!!!
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