Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the most common problem that men turn to their doctor for. According to research, it affects over 27% of adult men.

Erectile dysfunction is defined as the problem of achieving and maintaining a sufficiently firm penile erection necessary for sexual intercourse.

Although it is not uncommon for men to have an erection problem from time to time, erectile dysfunction that is progressive and frequent is not a normal occurrence and should be treated.

    -Most often when the blood supply to the penis is limited or when nerve damage has occurred
    -Due to stress or some emotional reasons
    -As an early warning of much more serious diseases, such as: atherosclerosis (hardening or blockage of arteries), heart disease, high blood pressure or high blood sugar caused by diabetes

During sexual arousal, the nerves release chemicals that increase blood flow to the penis. Blood flows through two erectile chambers in the penis, formed from spongy muscle tissue (lat. Corpus cavernosum). Spongy tissue chambers are not hollow.

During an erection, the spongy tissue relaxes and retains blood. The blood pressure in the ventricles makes the penis stiffer, which leads to an erection. When a man reaches orgasm, another set of nerve signals reaches the penis, causing the muscle tissue in the penis to contract and release blood back into the man's bloodstream, leading to a reduction in erections.

When you are not sexually aroused, the penis is soft and relaxed. Men may realize that penis size can vary in heat, cold, or anxiety; it is completely normal and balances the balance of blood entering and leaving the penis.

With erectile dysfunction (ED), it is difficult to achieve or maintain an erection strong enough for sexual intercourse. When erectile dysfunction becomes a frequent and disturbing problem, then your doctor or urologist can help you.

Erectile dysfunction can be one of the main warnings of cardiovascular diseases, indicating congestion that occurs in the vascular system.

Some studies have shown that men with ED have a significantly increased risk of heart attack, stroke or circulatory problems in the legs. Erectile dysfunction also causes:

    -Low self-esteem
    -Depression
    -Problems in the relationship with the partner