What Are the Causes and Treatments For Erectile Dysfunction?
By: Seomul Evans
Submitted: 2010-01-21 13:33:24 | Word Count: 724
Erectile Dysfunction is quite basic among men and it s not just the aged men who are affected with this sexual disorder. A large number of young guys in their twenty also face problems achieving hard and firm erections.
Causes behind Erectile Dysfunction in Men
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The main causes behind ED or impotence in men are listed below:
Poor or sluggish blood flow to the penis This is the prime reasons of erectile dysfunction in men. Proper blood flow to the penis is a prerequisite for getting erections also as for maintaining a healthy sex drive or libido. There can be several factors that can affect your blood circulation. Fat rich diet clogs your arteries with plaque and restricts blood flow not just throughout the body but to the penis as well. Lack of exercise or physical activity also contributes to reduced blood circulation.
Reduced Secretion of Nitric Oxide Most men are not very aware of this but nitric oxide is highly critical for getting hard and firm erections. This is because it helps smoothen the muscles that supply blood to the penis so that it can relax and blood vessels can open resulting in an increased inflow of blood into the penis. Nitric oxide secretion declines with age and ED becomes almost inevitable.
Lifestyle Issues similar obesity, excessive smoking, use of recreational medicine, alcohol abuse etc., These factors not only reduce blood circulation but as well affect the production of the male sex hormone testosterone. For instance heights fat levels increases estrogen stages which affects testosterone product negatively.
Psychological Issues Emotional and psychological issues account for almost 10 20 of all cases of ED or impotence in men. Strain, depression, performance anxiety, relationship troubles can all be a deterrent as far as your ability to get hard and firm erections is concerned.
How to cure Erectile Dysfunction
There are versatile cures that can help men get over ED or impotence. Here are some of such cures:
Prescribed Drugs
Prescribed drugs like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra dominate impotence treatments but these drugs can have a few dangerous side effects. For instance, Viagra isn t advised for men with cardiovascular problems and can also lead to mild vision modify.
Generic Versions of these Drugs There are a few generic versions of these drugs that can be procured without a prescription and are comparatively cheaper as well. However these generic versions also have side effects and can be even more serious. This is because no standards are maintained in their making up and one pill may have low dose of the medicine, the other pill night have a high dose.
Impotence Shots
Impotence Shots or Injections Impotence injections came into existence back in the 1990 s. Though they re highly effective, they need to be administered by a certified doctor. Besides, there s forever a possibility of scarring your penis or the development of nodules on the area of the penis where such injections are applied. Some other side effects of such injections are priapism which refers to a long and painful erection that can last up to twelve hours. I am sure you d agree with me that this can be highly embarrassing and painful as well.
Herbal or Natural Supplements
Herbal or natural pills seem to be the clear winner among totally processes to treat impotence or sexual dysfunction in men. These pills are formulated with age proven herbs and different nutrients and from the form of capsules that can be easily ingested.
Herbal pills use the power of herbs such ginseng, ginkgo, tribulus terrestris etc., that work upon several aspects of male sexuality and ensure powerful and longest lasting erections.
These herbs increase blood flow to the penis, relax penis muscles, increase the secretion of nitric oxide and encourage testosterone levels so that you not only get hard and firm erections but also better your sex drive or libido and build sexual stamina and ejaculatory control to last for hours.
High quality pills are backed with clinical approved and are endorsed by reputed doctors and don t have any side effects.
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