Erectile Dysfunction & Its Major Causes

There’s a rising sexual issue amongst Indian men – Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Some statistics suggest that 25% of men suffer from this issue. And what’s worse is that this issue is being reported in men under the age of 30. This number is alarming and coincides with the rising number of couples facing infertility. However, there’s still hope. ED is highly treatable in most men through medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes. But before we look at the treatment, let us look at the causes stated by the best sexologists in Pune for the onset of ED.

Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

• Uncontrolled Diabetes – High sugar can damage the nerves and blood vessels in the penis causing partial or complete ED. 
• High Blood Pressure – High blood pressure also damages the nerves and vessels in the male reproductive system leading to ED. 
• Heart Issues – The heart is responsible for pumping blood to the organ, so when one suffers from heart issues, ED can be a side effect. 
• High Cholesterol – Cholesterol clogs up your arteries, blocking the flow of blood to your penis, causing ED. 
• Obesity – Obese men suffer from a plethora of issues owing to their weight and ED is one of them.
• Injuries – Some injuries to the reproductive parts can also affect sexual function resulting in ED.

 

Medications and Substance Abuse

Medicines used for treating certain conditions can cause ED. Those medications are:

• Mental health and depression medicines
• Parkinson’s disease medicines  
• Blood pressure medicines
• Diuretics
• Antihistamine tablets and acidity medications
• Chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer

Addictive substances are also known to cause ED as they wreak havoc in all systems of the human body. The following types of addictive substances can cause ED:

• Heroin affects testosterone production in the body. 
• Cocaine and amphetamine use narrows blood vessels. 
• Nicotine in cigarettes diminishes sexual urges. 
• Barbiturates are known to cause apathy towards sex.

 

Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Many sexologist doctors for males say that the brain is the most important sex organ. This statement holds true because many psychological issues also cause ED.

• Depression affects sexual desire.
• Stress releases many stress hormones that can cause ED.
• Anxiety is another major psychological issue affecting sexual desires.
• Poor self-esteem has been known to limit libido.
• Addiction to pornography and other addictions also cause ED.
• Sleep disorders play a huge role in the onset of ED.
• Relationship issues are also big libido killers.
• Mental trauma too has a telling impact on erections and sexual desires.

 

Diagnosis and Treatment

Erectile dysfunction can be self-diagnosed. If you are having trouble getting an erection, or are having trouble keeping an erection during sex, or are even struggling to get a sexual urge, you could be having ED. But it is still better to talk to your doctor and get their expert opinion to truly know whether you are suffering from ED.

Only after consulting with your doctor can treatments begin. The doctor will first have to find out the reason behind your ED, and a treatment plan is charted out accordingly. Based on the reason behind your ED, the doctor can treat you with medications, dietary and lifestyle changes, and therapy. The treatment can even be a combination of all.

For the right and effective treatment of ED and other sexual issues, you should consult with Dr. Ramit Kamate. He is one of the best male infertility treatment doctors in Pune and heads the Nakshatra Clinic. So, call the clinic today for an appointment and more information on treatments.