Erectile Dysfunction

 

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain a stable erection for satisfactory sexual activity. While occasional difficulty maintaining an erection is normal, if it happens frequently it can affect your sex life. Experts widely agree that it is common, and the risk of developing it increases with age. However, it is also likely to appear at younger ages, with studies showing that it affects up to 26% of men under the age of 40.

 

The occasional occurrence of erectile dysfunction is not necessarily a cause for concern. It is estimated to be normal when it occurs in up to 20% of sexual encounters.

 

Causes can be physical or psychological and include:

• Alcohol use
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Certain medications, such as blood pressure medications sleep disorder
• Parkinson
• Multiple sclerosis
• Stress - depression