Associated Conditions

Depression is often a major cause of sexual dysfunction and impotence. Depression and erectile dysfunction affect men’s ability to achieve erections. Thus, depression can often lead to poor sex drive. Exploring Serious Effects of Depression According to a study by the University of Missouri‘s Columbia School of Medicine, 70% of people who suffer from depression report a significant loss of sexual desire. Therefore, impotence is one of the manifold effects of depression in men. Erectile … [Read more...] about Depression and Impotence: The Harmful Effects of Depression in Men

A correlation has been found between erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea—also known as sleep disordered breathing (SDB). A recent article in Urology Today states: “Since the majority of physicians who treat ED are unlikely to have expertise in SDB, and similarly those who treat SDB generally have little expertise in diagnosing or treating ED, it is the opinion of the authors that the potential impact each of these conditions may have on the other has been greatly underestimated. This … [Read more...] about Sleep Apnea and ED

Could weight have a connection to Erectile Dysfunction? According to a new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, obesity just might result to erectile dysfunction.  The study focused on 2,435 Italian male patients who seeked outpatient treatment for erectile dysfunction between 2007 and 2001. Among those who participated, 41.5% were of normal weight, 42.4% were over weight, 12.1% were obese, and 4% were severely obese. The mean age of the study was 52. For men, obesity’s … [Read more...] about Erectile Dysfunction linked to Obesity?

Sexual dysfunction refers to a problem during any point of the sexual response cycle which prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction. The sexual response cycle consists of four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution. While sexual dysfunction is considered common among both women and men, it is a topic many are hesitant to discuss. Fortunately, sexual dysfunction is treatable in most cases. As with any health issues, those who are concerned they might be … [Read more...] about Sexual Dysfunction – PE, Erectile Dysfunction, Low Libido

Andropause is the gradual lowering of testosterone levels in men as they age. This condition is often referred to as “male menopause,” as it lowers fertility levels and sex drive. Andropause is dependent upon two variables: age and body fat. Symptoms of male menopause include sleeping problems, sexual difficulties, lowered bone density, reduced muscle, and depression. Even though its name seems severe, the symptoms are very similar to those contributed to the deterioration of sexual health … [Read more...] about Andropause: A Serious Problem for Men

Psychological factors comprise about 10% of erection problems and many times result from nervousness, performance anxiety or fear of failure while lovemaking. These factors manifest physically through a surge of adrenaline, which reduces blood flow to the penile area, resulting in erectile difficulty and may lead to psychological erectile dysfunction. Psychological erectile dysfunction can become self-perpetuating. After multiple episodes of failure, the body becomes attuned to releasing … [Read more...] about Psychological Impotence May Lead to Erectile Dysfunction