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What is Erectile Dysfunction?
ED is the persistent and ongoing inability to achieve and maintain an erection. This prevents men from engaging in or completing sex. ED can affect men of any age but is most prevalent in individuals over 70. ED can be caused by physical or psychological conditions and, despite its prevalence, it is highly diagnosable and treatable.
How common is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common medical condition that affects about 50% of men over the age of 40. Researchers estimate that about 30 million American men suffer from ED. That’s almost 20% of the country’s male population. Not only that, but the likelihood of experiencing ED increases throughout a man’s life.
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Generally, the odds of experiencing ED rise as much as 10% with each decade a man is alive. Over 50% of males in their 50s experience some form of ED. Changes in hormone levels, greater incidence of heart disease, and an overall decline in health as one ages contribute to the rising likelihood of ED. In addition, recent studies have reported increased diagnosis of ED in males under 40.
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ED may mean a man can never achieve an erection or that he has occasional bouts of penile dysfunction. The best estimates state that 10% of men with ED cannot get hard at all. One-quarter of American men have moderate ED and about one-fifth have mild ED.
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The causes of ED differ among each age group, and many men with ED may experience multiple conditions that contribute to their inability to get hard. Over 25% of ED cases result from obesity. Generally speaking, the higher a man’s BMI, the higher his risk of ED. Approximately 25% of ED cases are medication-related. This often arises in older men and is usually related to medications taken to treat blood pressure. Cases of ED in younger men may be related to smoking, drug use, or alcohol consumption.
What are the symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction?
The primary symptom of ED is the inability to achieve an erection. Whether the man has some response or no response to stimuli, if the erection is not hard enough to engage in intercourse, he is experiencing ED. Decreased interest in sexual activity or changes in the quality of erections can also point to ED. However, those developments can be sudden or gradual because ED’s symptoms can differ from man to man.
What causes Erectile Dysfunction?
A wide variety of conditions and psychological factors serve as common causes of ED since erections rely on good blood flow and circulation. For example, vascular diseases like atherosclerosis can disrupt the blood supply to the penis, restricting the person’s ability to initiate an erection and achieve ejaculation. Other physical causes and risk factors of sexual dysfunction can include high cholesterol, hypertension, kidney disease, prostate cancer, Parkinson’s Disease and Peyronie’s Disease.
Neurological issues like multiple sclerosis and stroke can also inhibit the nervous system’s ability to send signals to the penis to get hard. Traumatic injuries and certain chronic illnesses like diabetes may also contribute to ED.
When to see a doctor about Erectile Dysfunction
ED can be a warning sign of other serious diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and blockages in the vascular system. If you are experiencing any symptoms of ED, contact us for a free consultation.
