Erectile dysfunction has become a difficult topic to socialize among men; also known as male sexual impotence; It is the persistent inability to get or maintain an erection that allows a satisfactory sexual relationship, as stated by urologist Jorge Eduardo Sejnaui from the Medical Center.
It is important to note that Erectile Dysfunction is not a disease, but rather a symptom or reflection of an underlying problem. It is a symptom of an affectation of the vessels and nerves responsible for the erection, whether due to smoking, diabetes, hypertension due to aging with age, sedentary lifestyle, overweight and obesity. Cardiovascular diseases are an important cause of erectile dysfunction, says the specialist.
This symptom occurs frequently in men over 40 years of age, so it is important to treat it on time since it can affect relationships with the partner, the family, the work and social environment.
The most frequent symptoms that men share when evidencing impotence or erectile dysfunction is a change in the quality of the erection, both in terms of rigidity and in the ability to maintain an erection.
When originating from emotional causes, impotence usually occurs during a specific period of time (while the stress situation lasts, for example). If it persists for more than three months, it is important to see a specialist.
Among the causes of impotence or erectile dysfunction are:
1. Emotional Causes
In these cases, the penis does not present any physical alteration, however, diseases
such as anxiety (frequently caused by the fear of not getting an erection or of
disappointing a woman), depression, relationship problems, and even stress can
affect the sexual act.
Also excessive concern about work, social or family problems
They imply that the necessary attention is not devoted to the sexual act. Fatigue, loss of appetite,
Lack of exercise, insomnia or job failure also unbalance the axes
hormonal.
2. Vascular causes
This type is very common. The penis cannot accumulate the blood necessary for it to occur.
an erection, usually because it does not come in sufficient quantity. smoking, hypertension
blood pressure, diabetes, some heart diseases, and increased cholesterol levels
in the blood can cause vascular disorders that make erection difficult.
3. Neurological causes
In these cases there is an interruption in the transfer of messages from the brain to the brain.
penis because there is an injury to the nerves involved. This occurs with injuries to the
spinal cord, multiple sclerosis or after some surgical interventions in the pelvis.
4. Hormonal causes
They are rare. They are usually due to a lack of sex hormones.
masculine.
5. Pharmacological causes
There are several medications that have as a side effect a decrease in the ability to
have an erection Among them are some drugs to treat hypertension,
heart disease and psychiatric disorders.