Erectile Dysfunction and (Un)related Physical Disorders
Erectile dysfunction sometimes called impotence or sexual dysfunction can be difficult to diagnose and to treat because it is often caused by other seemingly unrelated physical disorders.
Recent medical research has shown that the majority of erectile dysfunction cases are not caused by a lack of virility or masculinity, but a simple, diagnosable, and treatable medical condition.
Here is a short run-down on the physical disorders that are most related to the reason for erectile dysfunction.
In many cases, treating these disorders can lessen or eliminate the symptoms of male sexual dysfunction.
Impaired blood flow is the number one culprit in most erectile dysfunction cases.
This means that blood is not flowing efficiently throughout the body, including the blood that flows to the penis during sexual arousal.
There are various medical conditions that can lead to impaired blood flow.
These include: diabetes, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, cardiac problems, and other heart or blood related medical conditions.
Incidents of erectile dysfunction often increase with age.
In senior adults, it is estimated that nearly 40 percent of erectile dysfunction cases are the result of hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis.
Nerve disorders also cause erectile dysfunction.
The nervous system plays a major role in determining how our sex lives play out.
Damage to the nervous system anywhere in the body can result in erectile dysfunction.
Nervous system damage can be incurred from spinal injuries, strokes, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders.
When the nervous system is damaged, the brain may no longer be capable of sending out the signals and messages that convey sexual arousal.
Endocrine disorders are also commonly related to erectile dysfunction.
Endocrine problems may include low hormone levels, particularly low levels of testosterone.
Endocrine disorders also occur in the pituitary gland.
As men age, their body produces less and less testosterone.
As much as one percent less each year.
This reduction in testosterone levels can cause men to experience more frequent incidents of sexual impotence as they age.
Other physical disorders commonly related to erectile dysfunction include trauma to the pelvic area.
The penis is sensitive.
Any injury, growth, scarring, or calcification can result in sexual dysfunction.
Other physical disorders that may contribute to sexual dysfunction include chronic renal failure, Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and hepatic failure.
More generally, any disorder that causes stress to any of the body's systems can lead to incidents of erectile dysfunction.
Successful treatment of these seemingly unrelated conditions can often allow the patient to regain much of his sexual ability.
Recent medical research has shown that the majority of erectile dysfunction cases are not caused by a lack of virility or masculinity, but a simple, diagnosable, and treatable medical condition.
Here is a short run-down on the physical disorders that are most related to the reason for erectile dysfunction.
In many cases, treating these disorders can lessen or eliminate the symptoms of male sexual dysfunction.
Impaired blood flow is the number one culprit in most erectile dysfunction cases.
This means that blood is not flowing efficiently throughout the body, including the blood that flows to the penis during sexual arousal.
There are various medical conditions that can lead to impaired blood flow.
These include: diabetes, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, cardiac problems, and other heart or blood related medical conditions.
Incidents of erectile dysfunction often increase with age.
In senior adults, it is estimated that nearly 40 percent of erectile dysfunction cases are the result of hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis.
Nerve disorders also cause erectile dysfunction.
The nervous system plays a major role in determining how our sex lives play out.
Damage to the nervous system anywhere in the body can result in erectile dysfunction.
Nervous system damage can be incurred from spinal injuries, strokes, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders.
When the nervous system is damaged, the brain may no longer be capable of sending out the signals and messages that convey sexual arousal.
Endocrine disorders are also commonly related to erectile dysfunction.
Endocrine problems may include low hormone levels, particularly low levels of testosterone.
Endocrine disorders also occur in the pituitary gland.
As men age, their body produces less and less testosterone.
As much as one percent less each year.
This reduction in testosterone levels can cause men to experience more frequent incidents of sexual impotence as they age.
Other physical disorders commonly related to erectile dysfunction include trauma to the pelvic area.
The penis is sensitive.
Any injury, growth, scarring, or calcification can result in sexual dysfunction.
Other physical disorders that may contribute to sexual dysfunction include chronic renal failure, Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and hepatic failure.
More generally, any disorder that causes stress to any of the body's systems can lead to incidents of erectile dysfunction.
Successful treatment of these seemingly unrelated conditions can often allow the patient to regain much of his sexual ability.
