Talking About Erectile Dysfunction Problems

The Ukmedix team have some interesting observations to share when it comes to erectile dysfunction. For example they find that some people can talk about erectile dysfunction like they talk about the weather, with no embarassment and with candour and honesty. Others men on the other hand clam up and don't give any details at all. In fact most men have a problem with talking about erectile dysfunction especially if they have experienced it in some way or form. Typically a man will feel a great sense of relief and calm when he finally can pluck up the courage to talk to him doctor about erectile dysfunction. Most men say that they would rather to talk to a man doctor about the problem than speaking to a woman doctor.

Nearly all the erectile dysfunction drug manufacturers have launched information campaigns about erectile dysfunction and this has helped to dispel the old fashioned view that an impotent man was not really a man and was lacking in virility. Nowadays the term erectile dysfunction (or ED) is used by nearly everyone but previously the word impotent was more commonly used to describe the inability to get an erection. To say that a man was impotent was a terrible insult and in previous years would be devastating pschologically to any man. These days erectile dysfunction through the use of information campaigns can to some extent be just regarded as a medical problem and not more, but more work needs to be done before the stigma of impotence can be dispelled completely.

Doctors are frequently reminding men that in fact ED may just be a pre warning of other health complications and a check up should be undertaken in this case. Often the erectile dysfunction is due to blocked blood vessels (sometimes due to smoking) or something like diabetes which can cause nerve injury. These problems are only likely to get worse if they are not treated and may cause permanent damage to penile blood vessels if left too long.

Age can have an effect on erectile function and this is normal so a good doctor needs to get to the root cause of the erectile dysfunction before prescribing the erectile dysfunction medicines like Viagra, Cialis or Levitra. The doctor may decide that your impotence can be treated differently and give you for example advice on losing weight or exercising which can really help sexual function. Sometimes the little blue pill, with a good diet and exercise together can do the trick.

High blood pressure along with excess cholesterol is also sometimes responsible for damage to the penile arteries which are an essential component of the erection. Alcoholism and drug use have also been known to be responsible for reduced sexual function and damaged penile blood vessels. Other prescribed medicines like blood pressure or depression medication are also ED triggers and a doctor can usually give you advice about this. Medication and the treatments for prostrate cancer are also often linked to erectile dysfunction.

The heart and erectile function are to a certain extent linked and so erectile dysfunction can be a warning of a heart problem as well as a erection problem. The nerve signals to the penis from the brain are sent down the spinal cord and so an injury to the spine can have erection function consequences.In very rare cases the lack of the all important male hormone called testosterone is the culprit. This can be remedied with hormone injections.

It is nice for the ED patients to know that the vast majority of the time the ED is the result of a purely physical complication that is not actually part of sexual function directly. In a smaller number of cases the problem can be pyschological or emotional but this is rarer. Worry about sexual perfomance, anxiety and stress may cause impotence and the problem usually gets worse as the anxiety increases with each failed sexual encounter.

What many people forget is that for an erection to form many different factors come into play. The four most important ones are blood vessels, hormones, the nervous system and penile muscles. The way an erection works starts with the brain transmitting a nerve signal to the penis. The signal is sent automatically when you see, hear, think or even smell something that is connected with sex. The signal from the brain tells the penile muscles to relax and they allow the blood to flow into the penile tissue. The penile tissue is like a sponge and quickly absorbs the blood which in turn make the penis expand and become hard. At the same time the veins on the penis close down and prevent the blood from leaving the penis so that it stays under pressure and it keeps firm. After the sexual act is over and the stimulation has been stopped the veins will release the blood and it will flow out of the penis and into the body again.

The big step for a man with erectile dysfunctiuon is the visit to the doctor. Many men put off going for years or back out at the last moment because they can't face the shame of their problem. Ukmedix advise people with erection problems to remember that ED is purely medical and to keep this in mind when talking to a doctor. The doctor will have seen lots of other cases before and will not be fazed or surprised when you explain. Doctors are keeping busy prescribing Viagra and Cialis recently and so have learnt alot about ED and are seeing many more cases than they used to.

Find a doctor that you feel comfortable with, maybe someone your age or older or possibly a doctor that you haven't met before would make things easier for you discuss. Possibly bringing your wife or sexual partner may help in some cases, in others it complicates things so do what you feel is right. The doctor should ask you all about your lifestyle and about the external factors that could be causing the erectile dysfunction. He will also want to know the extent of the problem and whether it is temporary or whether it is always present. The doctor should also examine you and check blood pressure levels as well a blood test for cholesterol levels and diabetes. A good doctor may determine that the cause of the ED is all in the mind and should recommend counselling.

Doctors commonly prescribe Viagra, Levitra or Cialis and they have been shown to be very effective. The doctor should only let you have the ED medication if you have no health complications. The medication should not be used to cover up an underlying cause of erectile dysfunction.