Erectile
dysfunction is the repeated inability to get and maintain an erection firm enough
for sexual intercourse.
Erection
occurs when relaxed muscles allow the corpora cavernosa to fill with blood.
COMMON CAUSES-
Common causes
of E.D. are disorders that damage nerves and arteries of the penis such as
diabetes, kidney diseases, alcoholism, venereal disease, drugs, stress, over-weight,
smoking, high cholesterol etc.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS –trauma, relationship difficulties can contribute to erectile dysfunction.
SUGGESTIONS –cutting back on drugs that have impotence as a side effect. Relax to decrease depression, anxiety and stress.
