| Sexual problems affect millions of men. The commonest sexual problem is erectile dysfunction (ED) (also called male impotence) defined as the total or partial of a man to attain and keep an erection sufficient for a reciprocally satisfactory sexual intercourse with his partner. According to estimates, about thirty million men in the United States suffer from ED.
Sexual well-being and erectile function are important determinants of quality of life. As males age, ED is becoming increasingly more essential. Since this topic is widely talked about in the media, males of all age groups are seeking aid to better their relationships and experience a satisfying sex life.
Being a complicated process, an erection involves the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system (PNS), psychological and stress-related factors, the overall health of the genital area and hormonal and vascular factors.
Erections happen in response to touch, smell and visual stimuli that cause pathways to the brain. After that the information travels from the brain to the nerve centers located at the bottom of the backbone. There the principal nerve fibers connect to the penis and control the blood flow to the organ during and after the erection.
Sexual arousal leadds to the release of chemicals from penile nerve endings bringing on muscle relaxation in the penis. The smooth penile muscle regulates the blood flow into the organ. When it, the blood flow greatly increases and the penis enlarges and becomes rigid, resulting in an erection.
ED is treatable. The cause of ED and your lifestyle determine the therapy you and your doctor will choose. Erectile dysfunction is frequently associated with diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disorders, nervous system disorders, and depression. ED may also be an unwanted side effect of drugs. In some men, erectile dysfunction may be the symptom of a serious disease.
Scientific advances have helped increase the number of new methods available to cure male sexual dysfunction effectively. Oral therapy is one of the ways to treat ED. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are reported to treat ED effectively. |
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