Erectile dysfunction treatment is the best way to prevent Impotence . Erectile dysfunction is defined as the inability to   achieve and maintain a penile erection adequate for satisfying sexual intercourse . You may have an erectile dysfunction if you can get an erection though not every time you get an erection,yet it does not last long enough for sex, are unable to get an erection at all . Erectile dysfunction sometimes is called Impotence .


        HOW DOES AN ERECTION OCCUR  . 

   Erection occurs when blood flows into the penis, making the penis larger and firmer, hormone,  blood vessels, nerves and muscles all work together to cause an erection when your brain senses a sexual urge it starts an erection by sending nerve signals to the penis . Touch may cause the urge, other triggers may be things you see or hear or a sexual image or thoughts .

     Erectile dysfunction affect men of all races and in all parts of the world . Men are more likely to have erectile dysfunction as they get older, for example erectile dysfunction occurs in

    *22 percent of men age 60 to 69.

     *30 percent of men age 70 or older . 

         CAUSES OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION  

   Erectile dysfunction always have more than one cause,  many diseases can damage nerve arteries and muscles, some can  lead to erectile dysfunction such as ;

  HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ;

  DIABETES ;when your blood glucose also called blood sugar is too high, it can clogged the arteries preventing blood from getting to its specific region . 

    Heart and blood vessels diseases, injury to the penis  spinal cord  prostrate , surgery for bladder cancer, unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking, mental health problems can worsen erectile dysfunction.

      Depression,  fear of sexual failure,  guilt  low self esteem , stress and worries  can also worsen erectile functioning.


     RISK FACTORS OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION 

A variety of risks factors can attribute to erectile dysfunction. 

  * medical condition particularly diabetes or heart problem . 

    *using tobacco which restrict blood flows to veins and arteries. 

    *being overweight or certain medical treatment such as prostrate surgery or radiation treatment of cancer. 

    *medication including anti depressants, antistamine. 

    * psychological condition such as stress, anxiety or depression . 

    *drug and alcohol use, especially if you are long time drug user or a heavy drinker. 

     *prolonged bicycling which compress nerves and effects blood from flowing to the penis. 

               TEST USED TO DIAGNOSED ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION  

    Physical exam, this may include careful examination of the penis and testicle.

  Blood test, a sample of your blood will be sent to the lab to check for possible heart disease problems.    

   Urine check  (urinalysis) urine tests are also used to check for heart disease . 


         TREATING THE CAUSES OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION  

   LIFESTYLE CHANGES ;for some men the following changes will be helpful ;quit smoking, drinking less alcohol and increasing physical activities  

  COUNSELLING ; counselling can help couples deal with emotional effects of erectile dysfunction. Some people believe that counselling can help to treat and prevent erectile dysfunction . 

      MEDICINE BY ORAL ;your doctor may be able to present a pill to treat erectile dysfunction, common pills are;

  Tadalafil, avanafil stendra, vardinafil.

 Surgery to replace blood vessels  doctors treat some case of erectile dysfunction with surgery to replace the blood vessels . 

    PREVENTION OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION  

    Work with your doctor to manage, diabetes, heart disease , always see your doctor for regular check up. 

   Screening tests  

  Exercises regularly  

   Get help for anxiety depression or other mental health problems.