What Is Erectile Dysfunction

As per recent surveys, erectile dysfunction is one of the most common sexual health related problems in men. The main reason for this is that most men see erectile problems as something to be ashamed of and are reluctant to address the problem with their physicians.
Erectile dysfunction refers to difficulty in getting the penis erect or maintaining it in the erect position for substantial periods. Men with erectile dysfunction are able to ejaculate, but the satisfaction of intercourse is minimal. Besides, penile problems can indicate much serious conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems and nervous disorders. Men need to realize that an erectile dysfunction disorder is nothing to be ashamed of and that it can be cured in almost every situation.
The first course of action that most men adopt for erectile dysfunction is the drug sildenafil, popularly called Viagra. However, in nearly a third of the cases, the patients do not respond to Viagra. Moreover, Viagra can be potentially lethal to men with cardiovascular disease and hence the drug cannot be …show more content…
Penile injections, for example, can help men achieve erection just five minutes after being administered. However, the thought of excusing themselves before intercourse to go stick a needle into their penis is not something most men are willing to do. Another aid for erectile dysfunction is the penis pump, which is a battery operated vacuum device that draws blood in to the penis to help it stay erect.

However, the process is painful and the penis needs to be sufficiently lubricated to prevent injury. An effective solution for long-term erectile dysfunction issues is the internal penile pump, which is inserted in to the penis through a minor surgical procedure. The initiation and maintenance of the erection from these insertions are completely under the control of the patient.CalendarOctober