Male sexual dysfunction affects roughly one-third of men in the United States, including decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and problems ejaculating.
Erectile dysfunction, also called ED, is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse.
Occasional ED isn’t uncommon, and many outside factors can affect one’s ability to get or keep an erection. However, frequent ED can be a symptom of health problems that need treatment or signs of emotional or relationship difficulties that may need to be addressed by a professional.
What Causes ED Anyways? As mentioned above, erectile dysfunction can be linked to health issues and emotional difficulties or a mix of the two.
That’s why it’s essential to work with your doctor so that they can rule out or treat any underlying medical or mental health conditions. Check out this list of some common culprits of ED:
- cardiovascular disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- obesity
- hormone imbalances
- kidney disease
- old age
- stress
- depression
- relationship problems
- certain prescription medications
- sleep disorders
- consuming too much alcohol
- using tobacco products
So How Do I Bring This Up To My Doctor?
If you’d like to start a conversation with your doctor, know that it’s a safe space, and lots of men suffer from ED, so it’s nothing your doctor hasn’t heard before. Your doctor might ask you a few questions to better understand your lifestyle habits and might ask for some bloodwork to be done so they can get a better picture of what might be causing your ED to create the proper care plan for you.
Some common first-choice therapies for ED are sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn), and tadalafil (Cialis).
Your doctor also has your best interest at heart and will happily answer all of your questions and concerns to see if an ED prescription is right for you.
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Data and information from:
(1) NIDDK
