Sleep and Erectile Dysfunction

About Erectile Dysfunction

    It is estimated that one in ten men will have recurring erectile dysfunction at some point in their life
    Only 10% of sufferers receive treatment
    The causes can be physical (e.g. due to disease) or psychological (e.g. due to work stress), but treatment is available for both

Erectile dysfunction is an inability to get or keep an erection. As sexual activity is an important part of life, erectile dysfunction has a profound effect on sufferers. Occasional inability to maintain an erection can be caused by too much alcohol, stress, or a number of other factors. However, a frequent inability indicates a problem that for most people is treatable.

The psychological causes can usually be treated by discovering the source of the problem (for example stress at home or depression) and helping to solve the problem through counseling or lifestyle changes. Physical causes can include:

    Diabetes
    High blood pressure
    Heavy smoking
    High cholesterol or other heart problems
    The effect of some medications

Treatment typically takes the form of pills, though injections, surgery and other devices are also used. It is important to discuss erectile dysfunction with your doctor and not seek a solution with non-approved pills or creams advertised on the internet or television.

About Sleep and Erectile Dysfunction

    Like many other functions during sleep, men frequently get erections while sleeping
    There is evidence that sleep disorders are linked to erectile dysfunction

Throughout the day, and especially during sleep, there are cycles of hormones and other physiological chemicals. One of these is testosterone, which is an important hormone for many aspects of sexual health. People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder, have an interrupted testosterone cycle. It is possible that such disrupted hormonal cycles may be the link between OSA and the ability to maintain an erection.

The most successful way to treat OSA is with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine used while sleeping. Scientific studies have shown that the use of a CPAP in men with erectile dysfunction and OSA improves their ability to maintain an erection and their sex life. The CPAP is about as successful as the traditional oral pills.

When you discuss erectile dysfunction with your doctor, be sure to mention any sleep problems you may also be having.

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Risk Factors Leading to Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a result of several bad habits and risk factors. Erections become protracted, weak and may take require greater tactility to occur with age. The dysfunction is more pronounced in old men who suffer ill health and consume certain drugs that reduce erections.

Chronic long term ailments of the lungs, kidneys, liver, nerves, arteries, veins and heart can cause erectile malfunction. Endocrine disorders like diabetes also produce similar effects. Erections also fail to occur when atherosclerosis hampers adequate blood flow to the penis. Low testosterone levels or male hypogonadism and obesity also cause erectile dysfunction.

Metabolic syndrome which is a state that features abdomen fat, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels also cause erection failure.

Medicines like antidepressants, antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers and drugs that can cure high blood pressure, prostate cancer and pain hinder neurotic impulses and blood circulation to the penis causing erection failure.

When you hurt your spine or pelvis and damage nerves that regulate erections you may suffer from erection malfunction. Some surgeries like those used to cure rectal, bladder or prostate cancer may also lead to erectile dysfunction.

Stress, mental worry and mental dejection are psychosomatic reasons for erection failure.

Riding of a bike over a long period of time causes pro-tem penile freeze and erectile dysfunction due to the pressure of the seat. This constricts nerves and reduces blood flow to the penis, weakening erections.

Bad habits like smoking limits blood circulation in the veins and arteries causing erectile failure. Alcohol and marijuana abuse leads to reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.

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Functions of Testosterone and the Consequences of Low Testosterone Levels

Testosterone is an anti aging hormone in men that is responsible for many other functions apart from defining sexual characteristics and drive in men. This hormone which also known as anabolic steroid regulates basic body metabolism, stimulates red blood cell production and hinders the excessive production of free radicals. It also facilities protein synthesis and build up of lean body tissue. Unlike most other hormones testosterone exerts its effect by quickly passing through the membranes of cell and binding itself to the specific activation site of the DNA.

Testosterone is produced by small group of specialized cells within the testicles. Production is triggered through the simulation of these cells by the luteinizing hormones from the pituitary gland. As with most hormones the level of testosterone is monitored by hypothalamus in the brain. If testosterone levels exceeds certain value then hypothalamus issues a command to stop secreting luteinizing hormones and in their absence testosterone production comes to a halt. Such is the complex process of testosterone production.

High levels of testosterone are associated with balding and overtly aggressive behavior. Sometimes high levels of this hormone may be a factor in causing prostate cancer. Further too much of this hormone can cause blood to thicken and red blood cells to clamp together. This can place a man at a greater risk of stroke and heart attack.

With age the levels of testosterone slowly decreases. From the age of 30 there is a 1% to 2% reduction in testosterone levels till the age of 70. The decrease in levels of this hormone may vary depending on the individual and may produce menopausal like conditions in some men. Many men who are above 80 years of age have abnormally low testosterone levels. Men with low levels of this hormone have diminished sex drive and have difficulty in maintaining erection. They may become lethargic, withdrawn and may loose strength and physical endurance. Body composition also changes with low levels of this hormone and the lean muscle is replaced with fat.

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Erectile Dysfunction and Your Heart

There are many factors that can cause Erectile Dysfunction. Erectile Dysfunction is a form of male impotence, which makes it difficult for a man to maintain an erection for a period long enough to perform the sexual act. It can be brought on due to psychological aspects, drugs, diabetes, anatomical problems, and a plethora of other causes.

One aspect, that is important in creating and maintaining an erection, is the cardio-vascular system. This is the heart and the arteries and veins in the body. The heart pumps blood through the arteries and veins and is responsible for keeping the pressure of this blood at levels that are important to the body.

The most important mechanical process of creating and maintaining an erection is the cardio-vascular system. When a man is aroused, the arteries to the penis open up and allow more blood to flow into it. At the same time, the valves in the veins close off to keep this blood (and blood pressure) in the penis. As the man continues to be aroused, the cardio-vascular system keeps pumping blood into the penis and an erection is produced. This continual pressure of blood (pumped from the heart), helps maintain this erection. This how an erection is produced and controlled.

If the cardio-vascular system is weak, there is a chance that this might have an ill-effect on creating and maintaining an erection; especially if there are some restrictions in the vasculature to the penis.

By exercising more, especially cardio-vasuclar-type exercises, such as running or jogging, this can help strengthen the cardio-vascular system and help increase and sustain the pressure required to create and maintain an erection.

If you do suffer from Erectile Dysfunction, it is very important to visit your doctor to find out the underlying cause of this situation. But it is not uncommon for a man to become more physically active to help alleviate the affects of Erectile Dysfunction.

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Stress and Libido in Men - How to Boost Sex Drive in Men Naturally

Stress and libido in men do not go hand in hand. They seem to be having an inverse relationship. Increased stress in your life can make you lose all your desire to have sex. Not only this, it can also trigger erectile dysfunction. Almost 10-20% of all cases of erectile dysfunction stem from stress related psychological issues.

Stress tends to increase the production of hormone Cortisol in your body which affects testosterone levels adversely. Since testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, a drop in its production leads to lack of sex drive and triggers erectile dysfunction. Not only this, low testosterone levels can also lead to reduced energy levels, loss of lean muscle, increased body fat and weight, mood swings, depression, irritable behavior etc.,

There is hardly any aspect of your body that remains unaffected with a drop in testosterone levels.

How to Reduce Stress

Certain relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can be a big help. Personally, I find deep breathing exercises extremely helpful. Just lie down on a bed and take a deep breath. Hold it for a few seconds and exhale through the mouth. Make sure you take a second or two more to exhale as compared to inhaling.

Repeat this exercise for a few minutes and you would be surprised to see how it can reduce stress.

Another great method of reducing stress is to workout regularly. Regular exercise is a great stress buster. Not only this, it also helps boost blood flow to the genitals and ensure an increase in your libido.

Lack of sleep or sleep deprivation is another factor that can lead to in your stress levels, As a result most men experience a drop in their libido. What is worse is that they do not understand what it causing this drop in their sex drive and begin blaming their family and kids.

Getting adequate sleep helps reduce stress. It is one of the most effective ways to regain your sex drive.

Natural Supplements

Besides reducing stress, there are some natural supplements that are a rich blend of herbs and other nutrients that not only increase blood flow to the penis and boost testosterone production but also help reduce stress. Some of the ingredients in such pills include panax ginseng, ginkgo biloba, muira pauma, tribulus terrestris, long jack, acai berry etc.,

Panax ginseng not only helps boost blood circulation in your body but also helps reduce stress. Not only this, it also helps build sperm. Such supplements not only give a boost to your libido or sex drive but also ensure powerful erections. Another interesting fact about the such high quality supplements is that they can also stimulate growth hormone production and reverse age effects to a great extent and that too without any side effects.

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The Effects of Smoking Cigarettes on Male Fertility

If you and your partner are having trouble getting pregnant and you think that you may be causing the issue, the first thing you should consider, if you are a smoker, is how smoking cigarettes can affect not only your overall well being, but also your fertility health.

1. Smoking can cause damage to a man's sperm. Researchers believe this is caused by the tobacco's damage on the seminal plasma, which is a liquid rich in nutrients that is found in a male's semen. Not only does smoking cigarettes do damage to the smoker's fertility, but it will also increase the chance that a male conceived by a smoker will have a decreased fertility level. Additionally, it is believed that a smoker that conceives may pass on certain genetic mutations to the baby. This sperm damage continues to increase the longer you continue to smoke.

2. Smoking cigarettes has been shown to decrease sperm count. One of the main factors that results in a low sperm count is the fact that the smoker's body cannot retain the needed levels of the nutrients zinc, vitamin E, and B12, which are all essential to a healthy reproductive system. It is a fact that smoking will inhibit the body's ability to absorb these essential vitamins and minerals which could result in hormonal imbalance issues. Men who smoke could have up to a 15% lower sperm count than that of men who don't smoke. Sperm count has actually been greatly reduced all over the globe as a result of smoking.

3. A sperm's motility is also affected by smoking. The motility of a sperm is the ability of the sperm to swim fast and in the right direction in order to find and fertilize the egg. The sperm of men who smoke will have poor motility, meaning they will be less likely to get to or even find the egg to fertilize.

4. Smoking cigarettes has also been shown to affect a man's ability to maintain his erection. An erection occurs when the blood flows to the penis and creates muscle pressure that causes it to expand. Anything that interferes with this blood flow, which includes smoking, can potentially cause impotence. Most people have heard that smoking can cause a break down in the small blood vessels that deliver blood to the penis. If the blood is not able to flow to the penis freely, than an erection is harder to achieve, as well as, maintain. Therefore, it is essential that these small blood vessels are kept healthy because if the man is unable to achieve an erection than conception cannot take place.

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Erectile Dysfunction - Libido Spiced Up With Antioxidants

Although there are several causes of erectile dysfunction this condition is commonly associated with chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease and others. Free radical damage and oxidative stress are pathological processes that underlie most chronic degenerative diseases. They are also largely responsible for the erectile dysfunction associated with these conditions.

Initiating and sustaining an erection depends on a number of physiological process; the most important of these being an adequate blood flow to the corpus cavernosum (the principal erectile tissue in the penis). This in turn depends on normal functioning blood vessels that supply blood to the penis and its erectile tissue.

An erection cannot be achieved without the action of nitric oxide on the blood vessels of the penis and its spongy corpus cavernosum. The erectile process is initiated by the nervous system - either through a spinal reflex (when there is direct stimulus to the penis) or by way of nerve signals from the brain. The relevant nerves, when stimulated via either pathway, release nitric oxide from their nerve endings in the penis.

However, the maintenance of an erection depends on the nitric oxide that is release from the endothelial lining of the penile blood vessels. If the blood vessels malfunction as a result of disease processes such as heart disease and diabetes the individual concerned will not be able to achieve or sustain an erection.

Endothelial function is curtailed when free radical damage and oxidative stress occurs - as it always does in these conditions.

Recent studies have found that antioxidants can reverse endothelial malfunction thereby improving blood flow to the penis. They do this by neutralizing the free radicals responsible for oxidative stress and endothelial damage in the relevant blood vessels.


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Erectile Dysfunction - Libido Spiced Up With Antioxidants

Although there are several causes of erectile dysfunction this condition is commonly associated with chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease and others. Free radical damage and oxidative stress are pathological processes that underlie most chronic degenerative diseases. They are also largely responsible for the erectile dysfunction associated with these conditions.

Initiating and sustaining an erection depends on a number of physiological process; the most important of these being an adequate blood flow to the corpus cavernosum (the principal erectile tissue in the penis). This in turn depends on normal functioning blood vessels that supply blood to the penis and its erectile tissue.

An erection cannot be achieved without the action of nitric oxide on the blood vessels of the penis and its spongy corpus cavernosum. The erectile process is initiated by the nervous system - either through a spinal reflex (when there is direct stimulus to the penis) or by way of nerve signals from the brain. The relevant nerves, when stimulated via either pathway, release nitric oxide from their nerve endings in the penis.

However, the maintenance of an erection depends on the nitric oxide that is release from the endothelial lining of the penile blood vessels. If the blood vessels malfunction as a result of disease processes such as heart disease and diabetes the individual concerned will not be able to achieve or sustain an erection.

Endothelial function is curtailed when free radical damage and oxidative stress occurs - as it always does in these conditions.

Recent studies have found that antioxidants can reverse endothelial malfunction thereby improving blood flow to the penis. They do this by neutralizing the free radicals responsible for oxidative stress and endothelial damage in the relevant blood vessels.


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Effects of Alcohol: Erectile Dysfunction and Difficult Ejaculation

We all are aware of the effects of alcohol on social and physical level but today we will discuss the effect of alcohol on a man’s sexual life. The negative sexual effects of alcohol on men depend on the amount of alcohol consumed and frequency at which a man drinks. The researchers have found a few serious sexual effects of alcohol on sexual functioning;
Reduced sexual desire Increased sexual aggression Difficulty getting and maintaining erections
Difficulty ejaculating/delayed ejaculation Infertility Although a small amount of alcohol increases sexuality and desire and sociability in men and women, as the consumption increases, the positive effects of alcohol turns into negative. Main problem with alcohol consumption is that it causes erectile dysfunction. Alcohol is responsible for Hypogonadism in men which means a reduced or absent secretion of hormones from the sex glands (gonads).
After heavy alcohol consumption, if a man succeeds in getting an erection, he may find difficulty in ejaculating or he may not be able to maintain an erection. These problems persist in men who are chronic drinkers, but in occasional drinkers, these symptoms wither away as the alcohol passes out from the body.
A research on 17,000 alcoholic men it was found that after several years of no alcohol 50% returned to normal erectile functioning, and the other 50% were either partially or completely unable to get an erection, even when sexual desire returned. Alcohol abuse can also be associated with worsening other physical conditions in the body which again are responsible for causing erectile dysfunction. These conditions are diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. While the anti-impotence drugs like Levitra can take care of your erectile dysfunction even in tough conditions, alcohol has the potential of smothering your passion.
True, the guidelines for taking erectile dysfunction pills refer to the adverse effect of alcohol. So make sure that you take them either without alcohol or not more than two pegs if you want your prescribed medicine to function properly and give the desired result.
So it’s a plea to those verdant in sex and sexual affairs, while you drink for more sociability and confidence, make sure that you do not drink more than two moderate pegs. The more you drink alcohol, the more you increase the possibility of erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation. Moreover, if you are intoxicated, you will lose sexual desire which means no pleasure in lovemaking.
Sex is something in which you need to take pleasure from all five senses. Alcohol destroys your senses and makes you unable to enjoy and perform well in bed. When you are completely intoxicated, no sex pill can help you to have satisfactory sex. Avoid alcohol while you have sex in mind. Sex has more pleasure and benefits to offer you than alcohol.
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Erectile Dysfunction - Treat It with These Simple Steps

Embarrassment, Sadness and a sense of deep un accomplishment are some of the feelings associated with the persons suffering from erectile dysfunction. In fact, erectile dysfunction makes a man feel deprived of his manhood and creates a deep feeling of shallowness. Moreover, a man suffering from erectile dysfunction feels himself less confident and excessively uncomfortable in the company of women. He tries to shun their company under one pretext or the other.
According to a survey there are 3.5 million men suffering from erectile dysfunction in the US alone and about 90,000 fresh cases of erectile dysfunction surface every year which clearly points out the pace at which this nasty disease is spreading out. Erectile dysfunction is the inability of a man to hold blood in his penile area to keep hard erection. Sufficient circulation of blood is mandatory to create firmness in the male genital area. Men always look for short cuts to treat their erectile dysfunction problem. That is why they spend billions of dollars every year on over the counter drugs to treat erectile dysfunction. These drugs affect health in the long run. There are alternative ways to treat erectile dysfunction and regain incredibly hard erection without taking any drug. There are some simple sex boosting exercises and routines which have a humongously salubrious effect on the male sexual health. These exercises gradually build sexual stamina, produce steel pipe erection and stop premature ejaculation in a naturally safe way. Some of these exercises include PC muscle workouts. PC muscle is the muscle which stops the flow of urine/semen when contracted. A properly trained and toned PC muscle works wonders and enables a man to make love virtually all night.
Moreover, a man who is suffering from erectile dysfunction should avoid excessive use of alcohol, smoking and sedentary life style as obesity also causes erectile dysfunction. Apart from helping in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, avoidance of alcohol, smoking and sedentary life style help men keep away many other diseases.
Another important step to treat erectile dysfunction is, to add balanced and nutritious diet in the daily meal plan. Balanced diet coupled with above mentioned exercises would have a great impact on the male genital organs. Exercise would strengthen the male genital organs whereas the diet would add more energy into this process. If you take exercise regularly and tone your genital muscles properly, you would be able to treat your erectile dysfunction in a natural and safe manner.
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Do Not Confuse Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation

It's a reality that premature ejaculation is often undiagnosed. One of the cause is because men confuse it with erectile dysfunction. They don't know the difference. If they sometime have premature ejaculation, consider themselves as impotent, or sexually dysfunctional. As a consequence, when visit their health care and try to explain their problem, they use terms like impotence, or other related, that don't really apply to their condition.
Patients confusion and the conjuncture that doctors don't always take time to fully investigate what's happening, could rise in a incorrect erectile dysfunction diagnose.
Another situation that can generate confusion, is the fact that over time premature ejaculation sufferers, over many years, will often develop erectile dysfunction as a secondary problem. Their permanent fear of ejaculating rapidly, will sometimes cause them to lose the penis erection. In other words, they may develop symptoms of erectile dysfunction along with their premature ejaculation.
It's a fact that the two conditions can interact with each other in a number of different ways. Very often men present to a doctor saying, "I lose my erection and I ejaculate very rapidly". The problem is which one was first? Because if they can't have the erection, they can't perform sexually. In this situation the ejaculation problem is kind of more hypothetical. If patients say "I ejaculate very rapidly and I lose my erection", then probably it's about a premature ejaculation situation.
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How Heart and Erectile Dysfunction Conditions Are Related

If you start to have problems having a hard erection when you need it, then this is the time to see a doctor. If you feel this is a temporary issue caused by personal stress, then using a natural male enhancement product may be all you need.
Having erectile dysfunction, ED, is an early warning symptom of a more serious illness that is lurking hidden within the body. To discover what is lurking deep within your body, if you have Erectile dysfunction, you need to ask why you would have Erectile dysfunction and how you can go about to reduce it.
It does not matter what age you are. You may think that only older men have hardness problems, but surveys and doctor reports show that men in their 20's and up can have hardness problems. Good natural male enhancement formulations can temporarily help the younger person.
First let's make this clear. ED is a result of poor health. You may come to believe it is because of your age. But what if you are only 29 years and have ED? If you are able to have sex 3 times a week, then this is an indication that you might have good health and are in good shape.
Here's what Dr. Steven Lamm say about sex, "Sex is like an athletic event...you want to be in great shape so you are ready for your 100-meter workout in the bedroom. This entails eating sensibly, limiting alcohol, not smoking, and getting enough sleep..." Find a doctor that understands how to help you for sexual dysfunction.
Here is the real secret. A good heart equals excellent hardness. Your weak heart and a compromised cardiovascular system decreases your level of hardness. The more progressive your heart condition is the softer you will get. So it does not pay to buy into your embarrassment. If you are having problems with ED, then go see your doctor in the early stages of these symptoms, especially if your are a young man. A doctor versed in natural male enhancement methods will help you with your heart and hardness issues.
To start with there are three things that are important for getting hard - blood, oxygen, and nitric oxide. As mentioned you need good blood circulation that is provided natural by a healthy cardiovascular system and a strong pumping heart. Blood is pumped into the penis area to enlarge it, and it should go there without putting extra stress into the cardiovascular system. But blood in the penis does not make hard it just makes it bigger. Natural male enhancement products improve blood circulation.
The expression, "If you don't use it, you will lose it", applies here. If you go without having an erection for a long time, you can damage your penis. Nature helps to prevent this by getting you hard a couple of times during the night, when you are asleep. If this is not happening, then you need to take action get an erection on a weekly basis and this can be done by taking a natural male enhancement product.
One of the most critical chemical related to hardness is nitric oxide. Without this chemical, you will not be able to have an erection. Nitric oxide is produced along the artery walls. If you have plaque build up alone these walls or arteriosclerosis, this will affect your nitric oxide production and hardness.
Making sure you are healthy by diet and exercise will insure that you will never have a problem with hardness and your love life. See your doctor is you have been having hardness issue for a while. If you know that you have good health but temporary have hardness problems using a natural male enhancement product can give you relief.
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Obesity Erectile Dysfunction - How to Stop it Today!

There are a lot of known causes of male erectile dysfunction. Illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure can cause this condition as does obesity. Obesity is a condition that is brought about by an unhealthy lifestyle characterized by overeating of fatty foods and an extreme lack of activity. A person who is obese is overweight and plump with body fat unevenly distributed throughout his body. It is not seldom that a person who is obese would also suffer from psychological distress brought about by feelings of confusion, depression, and anxiety. Obesity is a condition does not only bring about obesity erectile dysfunction, but also other chronic illnesses such as myocardial infraction, atherosclerosis, and kidney problems.

Obesity erectile dysfunction is caused primarily by lack of blood circulation in the penile area. This is usually brought about by excessive fat that builds up and blocks the blood vessels causing a decreased flow of blood through the veins in the penis. The lack of blood circulation also starves the organ of the necessary nourishment, hormones, and oxygen to stimulate erection. All these result from the excess fat that is not burned out by the body clogging the blood vessels and can be remedied by substantially limiting fat intake if not altogether banishing it from the diet temporarily or permanently.
Another cause for obesity erectile dysfunction is the inability of obese people to release nitric oxide due to epithelium damage. Nitric oxide is a necessary chemical that causes the penile muscles to relax and allow blood flow to enter and achieve erection. In people suffering from obesity erectile dysfunction, the epithelial layer of the heart that stimulates erection is unable to release nitric oxide because of excessive damage resulting from excessive insulin production for metabolizing bad cholesterol. This too can be stopped by controlling cholesterol intake and consequently insulin production of the body.
Treating obesity erectile dysfunction is best done through treating the root cause of the condition which is obesity. Diet and exercise are simple enough solutions to this condition. But much effort has to be exerted by one who is obese in sticking to a strict diet and exercise regimen to bring results. Eating food rich in vitamins and minerals necessary for stress-reduction and enhanced blood circulation can help put a stop to erectile dysfunction due to obesity. Vitamins C, E and B complex and zinc are essential minerals for cholesterol reduction, blood circulation stimulation, and energy and protein metabolism. Herbal medicines are also found to be effective in providing cure for erectile dysfunction. Gingko biloba and ginseng are among those herbal cures recommended for treatment of the condition. These natural ways of improving erectile dysfunction are recognized as the best way to deal with the condition as they have no side effects and are widely available.
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Erectile Dysfunction and Reasons of ED

Erectile dysfunction also known as Impotence, is a condition which effects many men worldwide with recent figures indicating that the condition can effect as many as 1 out of every 10 men at any given time throughout the course of their lives. As with most medical conditions or ailments, there is not one conclusive underlying cause of the condition but many possible reasons why sexual dysfunction amongst men can occur. The more common of these reasons, which can be both physical and psychological, will be explained below in this article and may be able to provide some much needed explanation of why this condition can occur.Vascular Disease:This condition, which is scientifically known as Arteriosclerosis, is a process defined by the hardening of a person's arteries which can often lead to erectile dysfunction. There are many attributing factors to the developing of this condition such as diet, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and lifestyle choices like smoking, which over a number of years can cause this hardening to take place. Vascular disease is often associated with age and can account for as many as 65% of all erectile dysfunction cases in men over the age of 60.
Prescription Medication:At present there are well over 200 prescription treatments which are known to cause or at least contribute to the development of erectile dysfunction. These commonly prescribed medications can include treatments for depression, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions as well as sedatives and tranquilizers. In addition to these treatments there are a number of other substances, such as prohibited recreational drugs which are also known to be responsible for the development of this condition.Diabetes:Diabetes is a condition which is caused by high levels of sugar within the blood, which over a number of years can cause substantial damage to both the nerves and blood vessels found throughout the body. This condition is one of if not the single highest physical cause of erectile dysfunction cases with as many as 60% of men with ED as a direct result of Diabetes.
Peryonie's Disease:This condition is extremely rare and is more frequent in men who are advancing in age. It is an inflammatory condition, which causes considerable scarring of the tissue found within the penis which causes abnormal curvature of a man's penis. This condition can often interfere with the sexual function of its sufferers as well as causing erections to be considerably painful.Venous Leak:Venous Leak is a condition where by the veins found within the penis are unable to prevent blood from flowing out, causing an erection to be lost. This condition can be occur for a number of different including disease, injury or other general damage to the veins which are located within the penis.
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Erectile Dysfunction and Reasons of ED

Erectile Dysfunction, also known as Impotence, is a condition which effects many men worldwide with recent figures indicating that the condition can effect as many as 1 out of every 10 men at any given time throughout the course of their lives. As with most medical conditions or ailments, there is not one conclusive underlying cause of the condition but many possible reasons why sexual dysfunction amongst men can occur. The more common of these reasons, which can be both physical and psychological, will be explained below in this article and may be able to provide some much needed explanation of why this condition can occur.
Vascular Disease:
This condition, which is scientifically known as Arteriosclerosis, is a process defined by the hardening of a person's arteries which can often lead to erectile dysfunction. There are many attributing factors to the developing of this condition such as diet, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and lifestyle choices like smoking, which over a number of years can cause this hardening to take place. Vascular disease is often associated with age and can account for as many as 65% of all erectile dysfunction cases in men over the age of 60.
Prescription Medication:
At present there are well over 200 prescription treatments which are known to cause or at least contribute to the development of erectile dysfunction. These commonly prescribed medications can include treatments for depression, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions as well as sedatives and tranquilizers. In addition to these treatments there are a number of other substances, such as prohibited recreational drugs which are also known to be responsible for the development of this condition.
Diabetes:
Diabetes is a condition which is caused by high levels of sugar within the blood, which over a number of years can cause substantial damage to both the nerves and blood vessels found throughout the body. This condition is one of if not the single highest physical cause of erectile dysfunction cases with as many as 60% of men with ED as a direct result of Diabetes.
Peryonie's Disease:
This condition is extremely rare and is more frequent in men who are advancing in age. It is an inflammatory condition, which causes considerable scarring of the tissue found within the penis which causes abnormal curvature of a man's penis. This condition can often interfere with the sexual function of its sufferers as well as causing erections to be considerably painful.
Venous Leak:
Venous Leak is a condition where by the veins found within the penis are unable to prevent blood from flowing out, causing an erection to be lost. This condition can be occur for a number of different including disease, injury or other general damage to the veins which are located within the penis.
Hormone Disorders:
It is possible for erectile dysfunction to be caused by a deficiency in the amount of sex hormones, such as testosterone, found within the body. This physical accounts for less than 5% of all impotence cases and can not only make achieving an erection difficult but these disorders may also cause a decrease in sex drive and libido amongst men. This may two causes for the development of a hormone disorder such as this are an excess amount of a hormone called prolactin, often caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland, or from liver or kidney disease which can cause an imbalance of these hormones within the body.

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Can High Blood Pressure Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

The most common causes of ED are a variety of medical conditions, certain medications, and also lifestyle habits that interfere with the ability of blood to flow to and through the penile tissues.
Hypertension or high blood pressure has no real symptoms. It is more of a silent killer as often men and women aren't aware that they are suffering from it. Nevertheless, it is a major medical condition and if hypertension is left untreated it can ultimately lead to erectile dysfunction, stroke, heart disease and other medical conditions.
Causes Of Hypertension And Erectile Dysfunction
The most common causes of high blood pressure and impotence include the following:
1. High blood pressure stops the arteries in the penis from dilating as they must do in order to achieve and maintain erections. It also allows the penis to lose the ability to relax and as a result there is an insufficient amount of blood flowing to the area.
2. Men suffering from hypertension more often than not have low testosterone levels which plays a very important part in all areas of a man's sex life.
3. Some hypertension medications are heavily linked with actually leading to sexual dysfunction. The most common medications are diuretics that are otherwise known as water pills and also beta-blocker medications.
Why Medications Can Cause ED
Diuretics may cause ED by decreasing the strength of blood flowing to the penile tissues. Beta-blockers diminish nerve impulses that lead to hardening the penis. They also make it more complex for penis arteries to widen and allow blood to flow to it.

How High Blood Pressure Causes Erectile Dysfunction

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Nobody knows exactly how high blood pressure causes erectile dysfunction and impotence. One leading theory is that the excess pressure in the blood vessels actually causes damage to small arteries in the penis.
Normally, these arteries dilate in response to sexual stimulation, allowing more blood to flow into the spongy tissue of the penis to produce an erection. It is thought that excessive pressure on these arteries may cause tiny tears, which the body then repairs. In response to these tears, the healed arteries become thicker, allowing them to better resist further damage. These thicker arteries, though, aren’t able to respond as fast, or as completely, to demands for extra blood, so they become a sort of dam in the flow of blood to the erectile tissues of the penis.
One problem with this theory is that some studies seem to show that how long a patient has had high blood pressure is not as important for predicting the risk of erectile dysfunction as is the actual severity of the high blood pressure. In other words, someone who has had moderate hypertension for twenty years sometimes appears to be at lower risk for erectile dysfunction than a young man who has had very serious hypertension for only a few months. In light of this, other theories of how high blood pressure contributes to erectile dysfunction have been proposed.

Erectile Dysfunction And Diabetes

"Men with diabetes who are having trouble keeping an erection could be at increased risk of serious heart problems", BBC News reported. It said that a study has found that those with erectile dysfunction are twice as likely as other men with diabetes to develop heart disease. This finding could apparently be used to "alert both patients and healthcare providers to the future risk of coronary heart disease".
This study followed 2,306 diabetic men for four years and found that the men with erectile dysfunction were 1.58 times more likely to have a cardiac event (fatal or non-fatal heart attack or surgery for heart disease). It has some potential weaknesses, for example it might not have used the most accurate method for classifying erectile dysfunction, some of the participants may already have had heart disease before the study began, and other drugs they were taking could have had an effect.
Despite its shortcomings however, this research corroborates what other studies have suggested. It suggests that an assessment of erectile dysfunction could be useful when assessing the risk of heart disease in men with diabetes.

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Dr.Krishna.R.S
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