| Millions of males have sexual disorders. The widespread sexual disorder is erectile dysfunction (ED) (differently called male impotence) defined as the inability of a male to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for a mutually satisfactory intercourse with his partner. As many as 30 million of males in the USA are estimated to suffer from erection problems.
Sexual health and erectile function are essential for most men. As men age, ED is growing rapidly more important. Since this problem is widely discussed in the media, men of all ages are seeking aid to improve their relationships and have a satisfying intimate life.
Being a complicated process, an erection engages the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system (PNS), psychological and stress-related factors, the overall health of the genital area and hormonal and blood vessel factors.
Erections occur in response to touch, smell and visual stimuli that bring on pathways to the brain. Then the information travels from the brain to the nerve centers situated at the base of the backbone, where the principal nerve fibers connect to the penis and control the blood flow to the organ.
Sexual arousal leadds to the release of chemicals from penile nerve endings which cause muscle relaxation in the penis. The smooth penile muscle controls the flow of blood into the penis. When the smooth muscle relaxes, the blood flow greatly increases and the penis becomes larger and rigid, bringing on an erection.
Erectile dysfunction is treatable. The root cause of ED and your life-style determine the treatment method you and your doctor will select. Erectile dysfunction is often associated with health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac disorders, nervous system disorders, and depression. Erectile dysfunction may also be an unwanted side effect of drugs. In some men, erectile dysfunction may be the symptom of a serious disease.
Advancement in medicine has increased the number of options available to treat erection problems effectively. Oral therapy is one of the ways to treat impotence. Levitra, Viagra and Cialis are sanctioned by the U.S. FDA. |
