1. What is ED?

WHAT IS ED?

ED (erectile dysfunction) is the consistent inability of a man to get and/or keep an erection that is satisfactory for sex. It can result from any one of a wide variety of physical and psychological causes. Some physical causes can affect the normal blood circulation in the penis that is needed to produce an erection.

What is ED?

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Your doctor can offer treatment for ED.
Oral medicines such as Cialis are the most common treatment for ED. The currently available oral medicines are in a class called PDE5 inhibitors, these medicines work to restore a normal system of blood flow into the penis so that with sexual stimulation erections can occur.

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1. What causes erection problems?

There are lots of reasons why you might be having erection problems. The most common causes are physical: high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, smoking, lack of exercise or high alcohol intake.

The erection process can also be affected by some medicines, surgery (for example prostatectomy) and nerve damage caused by diabetes, stroke or spinal cord injury. Psychological factors such as anxiety, stress, relationship problems and depression may also play a part.