Top Six Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

 

When a man has difficulty maintaining an erection, this is known as erectile dysfunction (impotence). In order for a man to maintain an erection, the penis needs to fill with blood and keep the blood in the penis during the erection. This article will look at six causes of erectile dysfunction, which include glucose levels, venous leak, neurovascular function, testosterone, nocturnal erections, and psychology.

 

Glucose levels: It appears that when the blood sugar level drops in men, so does their penis. The lower a man’s blood sugar is, the worse the symptoms of impotence. If the man receives the proper treatment to treat the diabetes, he may also be helping the erectile dysfunction.

 

Venous Leak: If there is a leak in the blood vessels, this will allow blood to escape. Blood flow is essential to maintaining an erection. Your medical health care professional can help you in finding out the cause of the dysfunction and discuss options with you.

 

Neurovascular Function: For an erection to be maintained, the nerve signals have to be working correctly. If there is a problem the penis will not receive the right signal regardless of how hard a man tries to correct the problem. If this is the cause, you may also find that the feeling in your penis may be diminished. Several medications on the market can aid in erectile dysfunction due to vascular or nerve problems. Some other conditions associated with neurovascular dysfunction:

·                    Arteriosclerosis can reduce blood flow

·                    Diabetes can interfere with nerve signals

·                    Peripheral neuropathy spinal cord injury can damage nerves

·                    Psychological Factors can lead to erectile dysfunction

 

Testosterone: This is the male hormone and you will very rarely find it lacking in men. However, if you are experiencing a decrease in your sexual appetite this may be a contributing factor.

 

Nocturnal Erections: Men who are potent have spontaneous erections during the night and you may or may not remember them.

 

Psychology: If you are experiencing a sexual dysfunction, psychological factors may be a part of it to some degree. You and possibly your partner may be given a questionnaire to help determine what emotional and psychological factors may be contributing to your condition.

 

Changes in lifestyle, medications, and possibly surgery could be required to manage erectile dysfunction. The ultimate goal of treatment is to restore your ability to maintain an erection. Treatment may also include researching other options that may be available to enhance your sexual experience.

 

Your nervous system, blood circulation, and your emotions all communicate