One of the most common sexual health problem that men face is impotence. Impotence or erectile dysfunction can redefined as the inability to develop an erection of the penis or sustain an erection long enough to have a sexual intercourse. Studies show that this sexual health problem is very common. Statistics show that there are 10 million cases of erectile dysfunction in India alone, per year. And these are just the once that get medical attention.most people don’t see a sexual health expert or even a general physician when they experience erectile dysfunction.
Causes for erectile dysfunction
Society has created such a taboo around this particular sexual health condition that we forget that it’s actually medical condition and requires medical attention as much as any other physical ailment. Erectile dysfunction is always caused due to some or the other underlying medical condition. You might have the diagnosis or it might diagnosed which makes it even more important to visit your general physician if you experience erectile dysfunction.
Sometimes it can be psychological problem causing the ED. If your doctor rules out all the possible physical health concerns that might be causing the ED, then it’s time look at the psychological issues that you might be facing. High stress levels can cause a lot of anxiety and then stressing about your performance in bed can really take a toll and affect your ability to attain an erection.
Treatments available
There is no specific treatment plan for erectile dysfunction since it is always caused by an underlying condition. So the best plan to treat this that exists is to treat the underlying condition or take necessary precautions to get your physical health back in shape. Other than this seeing a therapist to counter your mental health problems can be really helpful too.