Understanding the Erectile Dysfunction and ways to prevent it.
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
ED or Erectile Dysfunction is defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It also covers inability to get an erection as a result of sexual stimulation.
How is it measured?
A visit to your doctor can instantly clear up any concerns whether or not you have ED. Tests for impotency generally include a thorough physical examination. The doctor will usually ask you for a full medical and sexual history, and may order an ultrasound of your pelvic and groin area, as well as blood tests, to check for any abnormalities.
Does it decrease with age?
Yes, middle age is a time when men are faced with problems such as their bodies slowing down and performance getting low.
What are the Risk factors that can contribute to erectile dysfunction?
Risk factors for ED include:
* Medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart problems.
* Using tobacco, which restricts blood flow to veins and arteries. Over time tobacco use can cause chronic health problems that lead to erectile dysfunction.
* Being overweight or being obese.
* Certain medical treatments, such as prostate surgery or radiation treatment for cancer.
* Injuries, particularly if they damage the nerves that control erections.
* Medications, including antidepressants, antihistamines and medication ns to treat high blood pressure, pain, or prostate cancer.
* Psychological conditions, such as stress, anxiety or depression.
* Drug and alcohol use, especially if you're a long-term drug user or heavy drinker.
* Prolonged cycling, which compresses nerves and affect blood flow to the penis - leading to temporary erectile dysfunction.
What else is it associated with?
a: Physical, Psychological, and Lifestyle problems
How to maintain male virility?
Here are the recommendations you can optimize and prevent erectile dysfunction:
* Lifestyle Changes
Stop smoking, avoid excessive use of alcohol (not more than 2 drinks per day) and avoid the use of illegal drugs. Making changes to your lifestyle will not only improve your general health, it will improve your psychological health and can help prevent impotence problems. Reduced blood flow to the penis is one of many impotence causes. If you consider looking after your penis like you look after your heart, you'll be doing yourself a big favor.
* Diet
Almost 60% of Americans are now considered to be obese, largely caused by poor food and lifestyle habits. Consumers are swamped with information about the latest diet fads or magic fat busting pill but medical experts are concerned that this information doesn't seem to be having the necessary impact.
Following the basic guidelines of eating a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and fiber and low in saturated fats is a good way to begin to look after your general health.
* Exercise
Maintain a healthy weight. Regular exercise is not only good for your heart; it's good for your head. Surveys have shown that men who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from stress and anxiety, as well as a range of other ailments. Exercise is also said to improve testosterone production, which improves sexual functioning. Staying sexually active also helps maintain good blood flow to the penis, which in turn helps overcome impotence causes.
* Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and are commonly used by pregnant women and people who suffer from urinary incontinence. These exercises have also been found to assist men whose impotence is due to impaired blood circulation.
To isolate the particular muscle required to perform Kegel exercises, the best method is to practice first while urinating. Begin by contracting the muscle necessary to slow or stop urination, and then try to hold the contraction for 10 seconds and release. Continue this exercise until you know which muscle is involved. Once you've isolated the muscle, it's recommended you don't practice while urinating.
You can continue contracting and releasing the muscle on a daily basis. It's recommended you perform at least 10 contractions up to 5 times daily.
Stay healthy.
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