What is Erectile Dysfunction?
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
When a phrase is used in excess
by advertisers, the meaning of the phrase can become lost in the vast
sea of marketing. The name of the product and the condition the product
allegedly treats is where advertisers place most of their efforts when
building ad campaigns. All too often, advertisers overlook the actual
condition and symptoms of the condition, to the misfortune of consumers.
In the realm of penis health,
ads for products like Viagra and Cialis are a perfect example of how
the use of a phrase by advertisers can almost make a condition synonymous
with the medication. During these productsí commercials, or even in
paper ads, the symptoms are rarely mentioned, however much focus is
placed on ìenhancingî natural assets with their specific product.
This being the case, consumers must take a closer look at what ìerectile
dysfunctionî is, how to identify if this is an issue you are experiencing,
and what can be done to correct the problem.
First, it is important to understand
what the condition is. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is also known as impotence,
and refers to the inability to achieve, or sustain, an erection suitable
for pleasurable sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction does not refer
to a lack of sexual desire (libido), problems with ejaculation, or orgasm
issues, which are different maladies altogether. Erectile dysfunction
varies in severity from sufferer to sufferer, with some men able to
sustain only brief erections, some having inconsistency in their ability
to achieve erections, and still others who experience a complete incapability
of achieving erections.
There are four basic physiological
requirements for achieving and maintaining erections, including a healthy
nervous system, healthy arteries in and around the penis, healthy smooth
muscle and fibrous tissue within the penis, and adequate levels of nitric
oxide in the penis. Other causes of erectile dysfunction include the
normal aging process, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular
diseases, smoking cigarettes, nerve or spinal cord injury, substance
abuse, low levels of testosterone, depression and anxiety, as well as
many medications, whose side effects include erectile dysfunction.
Due to the sensitive nature
of erectile dysfunction, many men choose not to discuss the issue with
their physician, making it difficult to know how many men are affected
by the condition, however it is estimated that 30 million men in America
are afflicted with ED. Erectile dysfunction can be diagnosed by a healthcare
professional by examining patient history, with physical and psychosocial
examinations, as well as with laboratory and other physiological tests.
Treatments available for ED
include monitoring medications being taken that may impair erectile
function, increased exercise, quitting smoking, oral supplements or
medications, intra-urethral suppositories, intra-cavernosal injections,
devices, prostheses, and psychotherapy. There are many erectile dysfunction
treatments to choose from, including herbal remedies, which contain
ingredients used by many civilizations and proven to work for centuries.
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Steve
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