Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Men who cannot get it up- Treatment options for Erectile Dysfunction

Many men have problems achieving an erection. For some, the problem is that they simply can’t get an erection and in others the erection is not sustained or is quite limp. The actual number of men who have problems with erection is not really known partly because men do not go around bragging about this problem to their doctors. In any case, the numbers are quite high. Men would like to seek help but the condition is too embarrassing for them to talk about it.

In recent years, some physicians have taken a proactive approach and have been asking men if they have any problems with their sex life. This has often led to a more relaxed atmosphere and it appears that many men are now coming out of the closet to discuss this issue.

Fact- all men at some point in their lives go through a period when they fail to achieve an erection. While this is not an issue when it occurs once, twice or three times, but if it is persistent and occurs on a regular basis, then a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction is made. Sex therapists indicate that at least 25 percent of men have this problem and it is not only the old people. Erectile dysfunction affects men of all ages.

In simple, the cause of erectile function can be divided into two groups- organic meaning that there is something physical causing the penis not to become erect. This may be an illness, trauma, or surgery on the penis. The other group is psychological or emotional. Some data indicate that the organic causes account for the majority of cases of erectile failure. About 10-25 percent have an emotional problem and cannot get an erection. In about 5 percent of men, no cause is ever found.

What is tragic is that many men do not seek help because of embarrassment and this makes sex life for their loved ones miserable. In fact, the majority of men who do seek treatment is because the spouse insists on it.

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