Erectile Dysfunction: Facts And Fallacies

In the last couple of decades there has been an increase in awareness among health professionals that erectile dysfunction, or ED, is a commonly occurring problem. In the past, the general opinion was that ED was rarely found in men under 40. Newer studies have shown that ED can occur among men of any age.

Erectile dysfunction is a problem that many men feel embarrassed to talk about, even with a doctor. Doctors weren’t very eager to talk about it either, not just because of the potential for embarrassment, but also because there just wasn’t many good treatments for the problem. In the last 20 years new research has meant that we have some very potent tools for dealing with the problem.

Over the years, there have been many misconceptions about erectile dysfunction, what causes it and what you can do about it. In many Asian countries, it was widely accepted in the past that the ground up horn of a rhinoceros was an effective treatment for ED. Tiger penis was another widely accepted treatment. These treatments didn’t work very well and when they did work it was due to the placebo affect. Many people still believe that you just need alcohol to relax you and put you in a mood conducive to an erection. The opposite is closer to the truth because of the depressive effects alcohol has on your nervous system.

The past 20 years have been marked by a dramatic increase in our knowledge of erectile dysfunction and what causes it. It used to be believed that the onset of ED was inevitable with age but we now know that that isn’t true. It is true that most men over 70 experience some exposure to ED but many of these occurrences can also be linked to other health problems. Diabetes, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis are all factors leading to ED as well as surgical treatments for prostate cancer and some rectal problems.

Erectile dysfunction is no longer considered to be a problem that you just have to live with. Drugs like Cialis, Viagra and Levitra are commonly used to treat ED and have a very high success rate. There are very few side effects reported with the use of these drugs with the most common being headache and stomach ache.

Men with erectile dysfunction can now turn to a variety of options for relief and can be assured of an improvement in sexual satisfaction and general quality of their lives. Be sure you talk to your doctor about possible complications with other conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Your doctor can evaluate your specific needs and prescribe the course of treatment that is right for your needs.

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