Erectile Dysfunction

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

The majority of men will suffer an isolated problem achieving erection at some stage in their lives, but for other men it happens more frequently. If the inability to maintain or achieve an erection has become a recurring problem, you may be suffering from Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.

If you suspect that this might be the problem, there's no need to suffer in silence. You are not alone. It's estimated that about half of all men aged 40 to 70 years are affected with Erectile dysfunction to some degree.

It is not something to be embarrassed about. It doesn't mean that a man is infertile or unable to have an orgasm or ejaculate. Since it is an established fact that erectile ability is not related to orgasm or ejaculation, men with Erectile dysfunction no longer have to be burdened by the myth that they are somehow lacking in virility or potency.

Erectile dysfunction can have a significant impact on a man's life, affecting his self-confidence, self-image, and self-worth. The partners of men with Erectile dysfunction may also question themselves, and may feel that they are no longer attractive. Both the man with Erectile dysfunction and his partner may believe that Erectile dysfunction is either "all in your mind" or a natural part of aging. In fact, Erectile dysfunction is treatable in most of the men who have it.

Many cases of Erectile Dysfunction are associated with common medical conditions, some medications used to treat these conditions, and certain lifestyle factors like smoking or excessive alcohol consumption. The good news is that erection problems can almost always be treated. Often, the most effective treatment is Viagara (sildenafil citrate).