Erectile dysfunction is a very common pathological state. Millions of men all over the world suffer from it, herewith it is noted a steady tendency to the increase in the number of patients. This is associated with certain reasons, including environmental degradation on the planet, the growth of urbanization, as well as an increase in the average age of people on earth.

It is difficult to overestimate the significance of erectile dysfunction for men of all ages. Erectile dysfunction leads to the decrease of life quality regardless of the reasons, causing it and accompanied by the feeling of physical and emotional dissatisfaction and therefore, the decrease in the feeling of joy.

Erectile dysfunction can be defined as inability to achieve and (or) maintain an erection, sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity.

Problems with achieving and maintaining an erection can occur in most men at some period of life, it is possible due to excessive stress, abuse of alcohol or simply exhaustion. However, if this problem does not disappear, most likely it is associated with erectile dysfunction.

Studies have shown that in 80% of men, erectile dysfunction is a consequence of any physical states, such as chronic diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis of vessels. Diseases of kidney / liver, thyroid, hormonal disorders also lead to erectile dysfunction.

Men with depression also often suffer from erectile dysfunction.

Surgeries and neurological disorders

If the nerves, connecting the penis with the central nervous system are somehow damaged, erectile dysfunction can occur. These are: surgeries on the prostate gland, spinal cord injury or pelvic organs, stroke, multiple sclerosis or Alzheimer's disease.

Administration of drugs

Many drugs, prescribed for the above diseases can cause erectile dysfunction as an additional side effect. For example, drugs for high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, arthritis, peptic ulcer disease or epilepsy.

Lifestyle

Smoking, alcohol abuse or drug use can cause erectile dysfunction.

Treatment methods of erectile dysfunction:

• Physical activity;
• Proper nutrition;
• Giving up excessive smoking and abuse of alcohol;
• Fight against obesity

These factors are important in percentage of men with erectile dysfunction. However, in many cases this is not enough and then it is necessary to use different treatment methods.

Therapeutic opportunities range from psychotherapy, drug therapy and the use of special devices up to surgery (depending on main disease). Each treatment method has advantages and disadvantages. Doctor can tell in detail about all alternative treatment methods. Then you can decide with him which of the methods is optimal from your point of view. And only after a thorough medical examination, the decision can be taken about the treatment which should be carried out in your particular case.

There are quite effective medicines to correct erectile dysfunction in the arsenal of physicians nowadays.