Did you ever wonder what does the term "Erectile Dysfunction" stand for? You might be subject to an erection problem or Erectile Dysfunction if you have any one or all of these symptoms:
- Low sex desire
- Not being turned on
- Insufficient erection (for intercourse)
- Unable to keep an erection during intercourse
- Not having an orgasm
- Quick ejaculation
- Weak orgasm
- Having an orgasm but unable to ejaculate
- Painful sex
Erection problem can have many forms in different men:
Some men are able to get an erect penis but cannot ejaculate or have an orgasm. Some men can erect and ejaculate but experience a decline in the intensity of the orgasm. Others are able to ejaculate and have orgasm with a soft penis. Some men can attain an erection but not sustain it in order to penetrate and complete the sex act. Others can erect and penetrate but ejaculate too quickly to satisfy themselves or their partner. Some men will experience pain in the genitalia with sexual activity.
How to tell if your erection problem has an underlying psychological reason?
Impotence of short duration is very often psychologically related to a specific event or has a physical cause such as beginning a new medication or having gone through a surgical procedure. If you can achieve a fully hard erection with self-stimulation or with the help of your partner, indicates normal blood and nerve supply to your penis.
If you get a good-quality erection at any time that is sufficient to complete the act of intercourse, yet at other times you are impotent, or being able to become erect with self stimulation but not for intercourse is usually an indication of a psychological problem.
If you are impotent only with a certain partner there is not likely to be any physical problem causing impotence.
Impotence with longer duration suggests a physical cause:
If you had any of these illnesses in the past, your doctor needs to know about it because these may indicate an underlying physical cause of impotence.
- Heart Problem
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Thyroid gland disease
- Testicular disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Kidney disease
- Any Other neurological disease
Some drugs can cause Erectile Dysfunction:
Commonly prescribed medicines such as antidepressants, blood pressure pills, sedatives, hormones, drugs for peptic ulcer, and over-the-counter cold medications can contribute to erectile failure in some men. You should review your medications with your doctor.
ED Treatments:
For more information on Erectile Dysfunction, please visit the following web sites:
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleID=210
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/104740.stm
http://www.viagra-information.co.uk/
