If you have problems with potency, we must first turn to a specialist – andrologist, sexologist or urologist. Physician – your first assistant, which necessarily will assist you and recommend appropriate treatment. They may be different: oral medications, intrakavernoznye injections, vacuum-erector and implants.

Men are often embarrassed to seek medical attention or feel embarrassed when discussing erectile dysfunction. This is quite natural – topic is too intimate. It is important to remember that the doctor first and foremost concerned about your health, and the more candid you are in conversation with him, the more effective it will be able to help you.

This section will help you start a conversation with your doctor. Do not neglect a visit to a specialist – Erectile dysfunction may be caused by very serious reasons, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer of the prostate.

Bring back the harmony of sexual relations – see a doctor! Erectile dysfunction is successfully treated, it is important to only take the first step!

This section of our site will help you mentally prepare for an interview with a specialist. You’ll learn what questions might ask the doctor, and be able to understand in advance that you must answer. In addition, we offer a number of questions that you, in turn, can ask a specialist to better understand how to jointly cope with the problem of erectile dysfunction.

The problem of erectile dysfunction – is the problem of couples, so you can go to the doctor together – this will give you extra support and help to quickly cope with illness.

Before you start taking drugs or begin any other treatment for ED, your doctor or pharmacist may recommend you to change your lifestyle, for example, they may advise:

Do sports
Follow the diet for reducing blood lipids (fats, holestirola)
Stop smoking
Reduce alcohol
Try decreasing fatigue and worry
Your doctor may also discuss with you the potentially reversible causes of ED, such as the lack of hormones (testosterone), intake of medications that can cause ED.

The method of treatment of ED

Discuss possible treatments with your doctor. Try to learn as much as possible about each method of treatment. Here are some questions that may help you in your decision:

How effective and safe method?
As my wife (or girlfriend) will perceive this method?
Is this method is convenient?
As this method is consistent with my lifestyle?
What is the treatment?

Some experts believe that up to 80% of all cases of ED may be due to physiological causes, the remaining 20% are psychological factors. Nevertheless, in many cases there are both aspects. Below are some risk factors or causes of ED.

Risk factors / causes of ED

Physiological causes
Vascular disease: Arteriosclerosis (walls of arteries thicken and lose elasticity), heart failure or stroke, hypertension (high blood pressure) and high cholesterol levels cause inadequate blood flow to the penis. Vascular diseases – the most common cause of ED.

Diabetes: This chronic disease can cause nerve damage (neuropathy) and blood vessels (angiopathy), through which enters the blood to the penis. In 2 of 3 men with diabetes may develop ED.

Neurological disorders: Neurological disorders include spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, peripheral nerve damage due to long-term diabetes or alcoholism.

Hormonal disorders: Lack of male sex hormone testosterone can also cause ED.

Surgical operations: Operation of the colon, rectum, or prostate, as well as radiotherapy of the pelvis may damage nerves and blood vessels, which can lead to erectile dysfunction.

Injuries:

Spinal cord injury
Pelvic trauma

Chronic diseases: if you suffer from chronic illness, ask your doctor whether it can affect your sexual health.

Side effects of drug administration: There is a large amount of drugs sold as a prescription and without it, which could potentially provoke ED. If after receiving the new drug you are experiencing problems with erectile dysfunction, ask your doctor about possible side effects of the drug, as well as the existing alternatives.

Lifestyles
Alcohol: Alcohol, as used in large doses, negatively affects your erection. Prolonged, excessive drinking can lead to liver damage, nervous disorders and metabolic male hormones.

A sedentary lifestyle: Lack of exercise can lead to the development of ED.

Smoking: According to clinical trials in this area, smokers have a greater chance of developing ED than nonsmokers.

Psychological reasons
Psychological factors can cause ED by themselves or in combination with the physiological factors.

Uncertainty in its strength: If a man feels uncertainty about his sexual abilities, then this may affect the erection.

Stress: Stress can negatively affect the erection.

Depression: As in men suffering from erectile dysfunction, can develop depression, and men suffering from depression may be likely to develop ED.

The problem in the couple: In the event of couples have problems that are associated with sexual, financial and other aspects, they can adversely affect your ability to erect.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) - this is a temporary or permanent (at least 3 months) the inability to attain and / or maintain an erection sufficient for successful sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction – a common disorder, which may be successfully treated in 95% cases.

Despite the fact that psychological factors can play a major role in terms of sexual ability and sexual attraction, in most cases, erectile dysfunction arising due to physiological reasons. To identify possible problems, you can conduct self-assessment test. Test results it is desirable to introduce self-assessment by your doctor. Although along with the term “erectile dysfunction” can use the term “impotence”, is preferable to use the term “erectile dysfunction”, because it is more accurate.

What is the impact of ED on men?
The degree of erectile function varies from mild to severe (complete loss of sexual function). In men suffering from erectile dysfunction may be a low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, guilt and the propensity to conflict. This further exacerbates the problem.

Can erectile dysfunction affect relations in the pair?
ED can affect self-esteem for both men and his partner, their relationship and their perceptions of each other. In connection with this relationship may be subjected to a severe test of strength.

Talk to your doctor
Medical examination, medical history and information about your sex life needed for successful diagnosis and treatment of ED. Talk to your doctor about your medical condition and the most suitable for your treatment. Of course, before you start taking any medication, you should consult a doctor. Physician – your first assistant in solving the problem of erectile dysfunction.

What is erectile dysfunction?

By definition, the World Health Organization, ED – is “persistent or recurrent inability of men to obtain and / or maintain an erection sufficient for successful sexual akta.1 ED – a common disorder. It may be progressive, but often cured.

Information in this section will help you know what erectile dysfunction, and to understand its causes.

Some facts to consider:

In the world of ED affects about 152 million muzhchin2
Over 50% of men aged 40 to 70 years are at risk of ED
According to specialists, ED 900 000 sick men in Year 3

If you are in a state of sexual arousal can not achieve an erection and / or lose it before ejaculation, you may have ED. Even if it happened only once or rarely occurs, especially in unusual circumstances (extreme fatigue, stress, severe intoxication), you should consult your doctor. However, most experts agree that the diagnosis of ED is empowered only in cases where such difficulties occur systematically for a considerable period of time.

If you have an erection occurs with difficulty or lack of it (unstable), be sure to discuss this with your doctor. It will survey and talk to you about possible treatments.