Those who have the most risk factors are at the highest risk of erectile dysfunction.
To be certain if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction, you need to undergo a professional evaluation. However, there are three prominent symptoms strongly associated with erectile dysfunction:
Difficulty in achieving an erection
Difficulty in maintaining an erection
Reduced sexual desire
The remedies/treatments for erectile problems can vary significantly depending on the underlying cause. However, there are some general tips you can try to enhance your ability to achieve an erection:
Quit smoking
Smoking damages blood vessels and causes them to constrict.
Exercise
Physical activity improves blood circulation and increases your ability to engage in sexual activity
Drink less alcohol
Alcohol numbs the nervous system and impairs erections both in the short and long term
Change your sexual habits
Give yourself time for sex to avoid stress. Change the timing and location of intercourse.
Explore different ways of engaging in sexual activity
If the above measures do not help, it may be appropriate to seek professional help.
If the above measures do not help, it may be appropriate to seek professional help.
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The remedies/treatments for erectile problems can vary significantly depending on the underlying cause. Therefore, the first step you need to take is to determine the cause of your erectile dysfunction/impotence. To better understand underlying causes, click here. As an initial step in attempting to improve your ability to achieve an erection, you can review our tips and advice. If these do not help, you can always turn to your primary care provider.
Having difficulty achieving an erection on isolated occasions is common and does not require medical care. However, if your ability to have an erection deteriorates and becomes regular/persistent, you should consider seeking professional help. Common causes that can lead to persistent/regular erectile problems include:
Stress/anxiety
New medication
Change in dosage of existing medication
Injury
Underlying health condition
The older a man gets, the higher the probability that he meets one or more risk factors for erectile dysfunction. Studies claim that over 50% of men over 50 experience some form of erectile problem.
As with anything else, there is no 100% guarantee to prevent a condition or disease. Everything is about probability and risk. By having good knowledge of risk factors for erectile dysfunction/impotence, you can reduce the likelihood of developing erection problems by reducing the risk of these factors.
The causes behind erection problems can vary. Depending on the cause, the solution may differ slightly. To find out why you specifically have difficulty achieving an erection, you can read about possible causes to understand what it might be in your case, which will also help you understand how to seek appropriate help. If you find it challenging to do it on your own or have tried without success, you may need to seek professional help through your primary care provider.