Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes
referred to as impotence, is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an
erection hard enough for sexual intercourse. Millions of men in the U.S. have
erectile dysfunction. It may be caused by diseases, complications from surgery,
side effects of certain medications, lifestyle factors, and psychological
factors.
Erectile dysfunction can be treated at any
age. Treatment depends on your overall health and the underlying cause of the
problem. If erectile dysfunction is a problem for you, talk to your doctor.
Significant strides have been made in the last decade for treating erectile
dysfunction. There are a number of therapies to choose from today. Your doctor
can help you choose the best and safest one.
The
doctor says you have erectile dysfunction (ED). It sounds terrible, but it's
not the end of your sex life. In fact, your sex life probably is about to get
much better. You may have a referral to a urologist, a doctor who specializes
in treating this condition, for more tests. You may already have a trial
prescription for Viagra or similar drugs. Whatever you're doing next, the most
important thing to remember is that you aren't in this alone.