Attributing factors that cause Erectile Dysfunction

Today we will discuss some of the attributing factors that cause Erectile Dysfunction and how to overcome them.

Most men at least once in their life will have trouble achieving or maintaining an erection. It's completely normal. But it's something that most men don't understand. Just because you may not be able to achieve an erection does not mean you are Impotent of suffer Erectile Dysfunction. There are so many different factors that all have to link together just to create an erection, and there are so many factors that can effect the body to create one. What would cause this? Well, it might be any number of physiological reasons, like too much alcohol or side effects from medication. Or it might be a psychological factor, such as performance anxiety, anger or exhaustion. But the actual term "Impotence" refers to a condition whereby the man has an inability to get an erection and keep it (long enough to have intercourse) ALL OR MOST OF THE TIME. How common are male erectile problems? At least 50% of men past the age of 40 have some form of erection difficulties! These might be minimal, moderate or more serious. So, fear not, you're not alone.The primary factors associated with erection problems are, not surprisingly, aging and the illnesses that go along with it. These might be heart disease, prostate cancer, or diabetes. However, while impotence is strongly associated with age, it can often be reversed by lifestyle and behavioral changes.

There are reasonable steps you can take to prevent the onset of impotence:
Eat Lean. It is now widely believed that the most common cause of impotence is atherosclerotic plaque forming on the walls of the penile arteries - a consequence of high cholesterol. Stick to a lean, low-fat high-fiber diet. Highly Recommended!

Exercise. Working out and staying healthy, at any age for that matter, can absolutely aid you in the sexual department.

Many studies have found conclusive evidence that cigarette smoking adversely affects penis performance.

Chronic use of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs can easily impair your ability to produce an erection.

Erection problems are also highly associated with medications for high blood pressure, heart problems, and low blood sugar.


You have no physical ailments such as heart disease, diabetes or advance age. If it's determined that your problems are indeed psychological, your best bet is to seek professional help. Sex therapists, counselors and psychiatrists are trained in this matter, and more often than not, help their patients work through whatever difficulties may be causing their erection problems.

But what if your erection problems are physical, and not psychological? You won't really know for sure until you see a specialist. Still, these days there are several options available to you for treatment.

Viagra. So miraculous is this drug that we've devoted an entire section to it. (See further down on this page). This is your absolute best bet for restoring erections.
Other Pills and Medication. Start with Yohimbine, a sort of "love potion" with a history of restoring erections. It's cheap and has few side effects. There's also Trazodone, an antidepressant (with a brand name of Desyrel) that has been found to prolong erections.

Injection Therapy. With the advent of Viagra, injection therapy is not as popular as it once was. The procedure involves giving yourself an injection at the base of your penis with a small needle, which produces an erection lasting up to 2 hours.
Vacuum Devices. Pumps that draw blood into the penis and create an erection. They may produce a sometimes wobbly hard-on, but hard enough to get the job done.

Surgery. Not a prime consideration for treating impotence, but a consideration nonetheless.

Implants. Usually a last resort.

If you're having any sort of erection difficulties, first determine the cause. Treatment is much easier now than it used to be, so don't despair. Millions and millions of men share your problem. But fortunately, they also share your encouraging prospects for a solution.