About Erectile Dysfunction

Don’t let erection problems keep you from a more satisfying sexual experience. Learn about a condition called erectile dysfunction (ED), and how you can treat it.

What is erectile dysfunction?

ED is when a man has difficulty getting or maintaining an erection long enough for sex. It happens when not enough blood flows to the penis.

ED isn’t the same for all men. Some men aren’t able to get an erection at all. Others can get one, but it’s not hard enough for sex. And others get a hard erection but lose it before or during sex.

ED is a medical condition. So in most cases, erections will not improve without treatment.

Many men avoid discussing ED. In fact, they often wait more than a year before talking to their doctor. But once they’ve had the discussion, most guys say they feel relieved to have finally done something about it.
 

Why erectile dysfunction (ED) happens

ED can be caused by things like stress or fatigue. But a lot of times, ED is not something that you can control. That’s because it’s often due to a physical problem that affects your blood flow.

Usually when a man is sexually aroused:

1. The brain sends an impulse telling the arteries in the penis to widen.

2. As a result, more blood flows to the penis.

3. When this happens, the penis expands and hardens. This causes an erection.

4. When a man has ED, the nerves or blood vessels in the penis don’t work properly. This prevents blood from flowing to the penis. And that can prevent an erection.

Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction 

Erectile dysfunction symptoms include when a man has trouble:

• - Getting an erection at all
• - Keeping an erection hard enough for sex
• - Maintaining an erection before or during sex

Erectile Dysfunction Treatments

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a medical condition. But there are effective treatments. A wide variety of ED treatments exist, from surgery to prescription medicines. Today, oral tablets are the most common treatment, and are safe for most men with ED.

Of all the oral ED treatments available, VIAGRA is the one doctors prescribe the most. Worldwide, it’s helped 25 million men with ED.

Steps to finding an Erectile Dysfunction treatment

To start, your doctor may provide you with a sample or a prescription. VIAGRA works for most men with ED, so chances are, it will also work for you.

ED is a medical condition. If you are not satisfied with the quality of your erections, talk to your doctor. Only your doctor can decide which treatment is right for you.