Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)

Problems with erection is common among men above 40 years old.

Causes of Erection problems

Most men sometimes may not be able to get an erection or to keep it. They may feel the hardness break too quickly.

Stress, tiredness, worry, panicking or too much alcohol can cause it and it nothing to worry about.

If it is happening too many times, it may be cause by a physical or emotional problem like low mood, anxious, something worrying your mind or relationship problems. If you still get an erection in the early hours of the morning about 4 am which all men have, but not during sexual activity, then the erection problem may be caused by your emotional life.

You should see a doctor if keeps happening because there is treatment for it.

Sometimes erection problem could be a sign of an underlying health problem

  Narrowing of the blood vessels to the penis due to high blood pressure and/ or high cholesterol. So remember high blood pressure will not only give you heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure, it can also spoil your sex life. Please check your blood pressure at least once a year if you are above 40. Tablets to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol would cure it.

  Low hormone level like low testosterone (the male hormone) can cause erection problem

  Some medicines used to treat other conditions may interfere with erection.

  Prostate problem may also affect ability to get or maintain an erection.

Prevention of erection problem.

There are things you can do to help improve your erection and sex life

• If you are overweight, lose weight
• Stop smoking
• Eat a healthy diet
• Exercise regularly
• Try to reduce stress and Anxiety
• Avoid too much alcohol drinking

All these actions would also help you maintain good general health and happiness.

Treatment.

   If you have high blood pressure, take tablets to lower Blood pressure. Remember to check your blood pressure regularly when you are above 40.

   With hormone problem, you could have hormone replacement with testosterone injections

    Treatments for erection problems are better now with tablets like Viagra, Cialis or Levitra which can get from your doctor or chemist.