Erectile Dysfunction
What is it?
A male sexual disorder defined as an inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.
Do I have it?
If you regularly experience problems with getting or keeping an erection, it is likely that you are suffering from erectile dysfunction.
How do I treat it?
Prescription medications such as Viagra, Cialis or Levitra are available to successfully treat erectile dysfunction.
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What is erectile dysfunction?
Also known as impotence, erectile dysfunction can be a distressing and embarrassing condition for men, which can sometimes lead to them failing to seek the help they need. Estimates suggest that as many as 2.3 million men in the UK suffer from impotence. It is not just older men who are affected; younger men are just as likely to experience problems gaining and maintaining erections.
What causes erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction causes can be psychological, physiological or based on lifestyle factors. It is important to determine which of these is the cause because it will likely have an effect on the type of medication which will be recommended to treat the condition.
Physical causes can include:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Abdominal surgery
- Brain or spinal cord injury
Psychological causes can include:
- Nerves (pressure to perform)
- Guilt
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Exhaustion
- Stress
Lifestyle factors can include:
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Smoking
- Drug use
If you are unsure whether the cause of your erectile dysfunction is physical or psychological, you need to think about if you still get erections at other times. For example, if you still wake up with an erection and get an erection while masturbating, then it is likely that the cause of your erectile dysfunction is psychological.
What erectile dysfunction treatments are available?
The good news is that there are several impotence treatments available to you. Which option you choose will depend on the severity and cause of your impotence, as well as your own lifestyle and needs. Impotence treatments are available on prescription.
The first to be launched was Viagra, manufactured by Pfizer, in 1998. It uses sildenafil as its active ingredient and is colloquially known as the “blue pill”, due to its distinctive colour. The biggest benefit of Viagra is its long, successful history. It can be taken up to 30 minutes before sexual activity, with effects lasting up to four hours.
Levitra is usually prescribed to older men or those who have underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes. It takes 20 minutes to start to work and will last for up to five hours. It uses the active ingredient vardenafil, is also available as a dissolvable oral tablet, known as Levitra Orodispersible.
Cialis is the most recent erectile dysfunction medication to be launched. It uses tadalafil as its active ingredient and is known as the “weekend pill” because the effects last up to 36 hours. This allows for far greater spontaneity in sex. Cialis is also the only impotence medication to be available in a lower daily dosage, called Cialis Once Daily.
Where can I buy treatments?
If you think you are suffering from erectile dysfunction, it is a good idea to discuss the issue with your doctor so they can advise you on what, if any, treatment you require. If you would prefer not to discuss the issue in person, you may wish to complete an online consultation for this purpose. With the range of treatment options available to you, there should not be any reason why you cannot regain control over and confidence in your sex life.
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