what do you expect at your age?

One of the great benefits of the arrival of the erectile dysfunction Viagra was not only the that it could help men suffering from impotence but also it has created a much greater awareness of male sexual health which previously was shrouded by taboo and embarrassment.

Twenty years ago very few men in their fifties would have gone to see a doctor complaining of erectile dysfunction and if they had gone, many of them would have received a shrug of the shoulders and a "what do you expect at your age?" These days not only the medical establishment but also the public knows that erectile dysfunction is an early warning sign of heart disease and is not necessarily just a normal sign of aging.

Men know that they can get treatment for erectile dysfunction now so they are much more likely to go and see a doctor rather than just sitting at home feeling depressed and sorry for themselves. Because Viagra is a prescription medication you need to have a consultation with a doctor, [this can be done online at the Ukmedix web site] and this often leads to men understanding what causes erectile dysfunction, such as smoking and obesity and therefore they take steps to deal with it. Viagra can take the credit for having got thousands of men who normally would stay well away from a health clinic to speak to a doctor.

Because so much has been written about the link between unhealthy living and erectile dysfunction over the last ten years men are becoming healthier as they get older. Statistics from the Continuous Mortality Investigation shows that the life expectancy of men in the UK is still on the rise which is something that pension funds are becoming increasingly concerned with.

Not only does Viagra appear to be increasing longevity in men but it also appears to be making their lives much more fun too!