| Sexual disorders affect millions of males. The widespread sexual dysfunction is erectile dysfunction (ED) (also called male impotence) defined as the inability of a male to achieve and keep an erection sufficient for a mutually satisfactory sexual intercourse with his sexual partner. According to estimates, about 30 million males in the United States suffer from ED.
Sexual health and function determine the quality of life. As men age, impotence is getting rapidly more important. Because this topic is widely talked over in the media, males regardless of age are looking for specialist aid and assistance to improve their relationships and experience a satisfying intimate life.
An erection is a complex process. It involves the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system (PNS), psychological and stress-related factors, the overall health of the genitals and hormonal and blood vessel factors.
At first, touch, smell and visual stimuli trigger pathways to the brain. After that the information reaches travels to the nerve centers at the base of the spine, where the main nerve fibers connect to the penis and regulate the blood flow to the organ during and after the erection.
Sexual stimulation results in the release of chemicals from penile nerve endings triggering muscle relaxation in the penis. The smooth penile muscle controls the blood flow into the penis. When the smooth muscle relaxes, the blood flow significantly increases and the penis becomes firm and larger in size, causing an erection.
ED is curable. The cause of ED and your lifestyle determine the treatment method you and your general practitioner will choose. Erectile dysfunction is frequently associated with health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary problems, nervous system disorders, and depression. Erectile dysfunction may also be an adverse side effect of drugs. In some males, erectile dysfunction may be the symptom of a serious disease.
Progress in medicine has increased the number of methods to cure erection problems efficiently. Drug therapy is one of the methods. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are approved by the U.S. FDA. |
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