Erectile Dysfunction Causes

Erectile Dysfunction, also known as impotence, is a medical condition defined by a man not being capable to produce and maintain an erection that is hard enough to accomplish a penetration. This situation can occur due to a series of factors that are discussed next.

In order to achieve an erection, a man must meet at least the following criteria:

• Proper functioning of the penis leading nerves
• Adequate blood circulation
• Sexual stimulation

Should any of these fail, then the erection might be interrupted or its quality might be impaired.

If you suffer from a prolonged erectile dysfunction, there might be some underlying problems. Therefore, we advise you to go check up with your doctor, in order to rule out any problems. These problems could have a physical or psychological background, or even a combination of the two. Moreover, there are also physical causes of erectile dysfunction (related to an injury or a disease) which could affect one or more of the necessary three factors for a proper erection.

The following list is a compilation of the most common erectile dysfunction causes:

• Diabetes
• Vascular Disease
• Kidney Disease
• Neurological Diseases
• Surgery
• Hormonal Imbalance
• Leaking Veins
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Around 21% of all erectile dysfunction cases are somehow related to psychological factors, e.g. work stress, marital or financial problems or depression. Some men who suffer from anxiety about their sexual performance also suffer from impotence.

It is well known that several medications can result in erectile dysfunction, due to the affectation of hormones, blood circulation or the nervous system. This could then lead to impotence in some men. The amount of medications that possibly cause erectile dysfunction is huge. If you suspect that the medication you are currently taking is causing you impotence, do not stop taking it as it may interrupt the treatment and affect the underlying condition for which it was prescript by your doctor. In that case, ask for medical guidance. Nowadays, most medications that could cause impotence, are compatible with erectile medication such as Viagra (and generic Viagra variations).