Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. There are many different causes, which may include conditions that affect your blood vessels, neurological conditions, mental health conditions and injuries. A healthcare provider can diagnose and treat erectile dysfunction.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a type of penile disorder. It affects your ability to get and maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Your feelings play a major role in getting and maintaining an erection. Feeling relaxed, confident, and aroused is essential. But it’s normal to sometimes have erection issues. Erection problems can occur if you feel nervous, anxious, frustrated, or tired. Drinking alcohol and/or using substances can also have an effect. It can also result from other conditions or as a side effect of certain medications or cancer treatments.
If you’re having difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider for further discussion.
In many cases, ED can be the first symptom of another underlying problem, including heart disease. It’s important to talk to a healthcare provider if you have problems getting and maintaining an erection.
Other names for erectile dysfunction include:
Impotence.
Impotency.
What are the types of erectile dysfunction?
Vascular ED includes causes that affect the blood vessels that send blood to the tissues in your penis that allow you to get and maintain an erection, or the valves in the penis that normally hold blood inside. Vascular ED is the most common type of ED.
Neurogenic ED occurs as a result of nerve problems, which prevent signals from travelling from your brain to your penis to create an erection. This can happen because of trauma, pelvic surgery, radiation therapy, or neurologic conditions like stroke, spinal stenosis, and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Hormonal ED refers to ED that happens as a result of testosterone deficiency, or, in some cases, as a result of thyroid issues.
Psychogenic ED involves psychological conditions (conditions that affect your thoughts, feelings or behaviour) that can cause ED. Ref
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