Erectile Dysfunction you must know

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A consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Commonly known as impotence.

Medically, the term erectile dysfunction is used to properly differentiate this form of impotence from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as disease, injury, drug side effects, or a disorder that impairs the nerve supply or the blood flow to the penis.

Other forms of impotence include lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm.
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Erectile dysfunction is treatable in all age groups, and treatment includes using medication (notably Viagra) and penile implants. Abbreviated ED.

Causes:-
1) Heart disease
2) Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
3) High cholesterol
4) High blood pressure
5) Diabetes
6) Obesity
7) Metabolic syndrome — a condition involving increased blood pressure, high insulin levels, body fat around the waist and high cholesterol
8) Parkinson's disease
9) Multiple sclerosis
10) Peyronie's disease — development of scar tissue inside the penis
11) Certain prescription medications
12) Tobacco use
13) Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse.
14) Sleep disorders
15) Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostateSurgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord

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