Sexual Dysfunction

p Sex is among the most basic and fundamental concept of human beings To say that a man has problems sexually is just like saying that a part of him is inadequate or incomplete . According to surveys , one man in ten suffers sexual dysfunctions yet the embarrassment ' prevents a number of men with these problems from consulting medical and psychological help . There are various sexual dysfunctions and among them are male erectile dysfunction and female orgasmic dis Despite the rising prevalence of these diss , underdiagnosis occurs often thus leading to fewer numbers

of treatments

Male erectile dysfunction (ED , may be defined as the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse . The word "consistent " is included in the definition because most men experience transient episodes of ED that are temporary and usually associated with fatigue , anger , depression or other stressful emotions . The use of the formerly used term "impotence has been virtually abandoned because of its inherent stigma of weakness and lack of power (Myerson ) Accordingly , since Erectile Dysfunction is found to be age-related , it is expected that the number of men who has this problem will double worldwide by 2025

Causes and Symptoms

Several studies indicate that the problem of male erectile dysfunction is not only psychologically caused . Majority of the leading causes of ED is said to be physical . Sadly though , treatment has not been consistent compared to other diseases for fear of being ridiculed Moreover , a precise identification and identification of the cause of male ED is difficult to pinpoint because of various factors . The complicated nature of the human sexual response and complex physiology of penile erection and relaxation may be among the consequences of the difficulties in determining precisely the cause of male ED

In the past , psychological and psychiatric causes were said to be the origins of the rising number of ED among men , it was found out that this has not always been the case . Organic , non-psychological causes of ED play a much more significant role in the development of ED . Researchers agree that among the reported cases of ED , 15-20 percent of these are psychologically caused while 80 percent are with organic causes although in many cases , the causes are somewhat mixed ' or a combination of organic and psychological origins

The causes of male Erectile dysfunction may be grouped into endogenous and exogenous factors . Endogenous factors or those that arise within the individual include endocrine imbalances , cardiovascular and other medical conditions , and emotional causes . On the other hand , exogenous factors are those that come from outside sources of the body such as trauma , medication , surgery , substance abuse or smoking

Current theorists and practitioners believe that many cases involve some partial organic or substance induced impairment of the erection response that initially causes an erectile problem . This then predisposes the man to increased vulnerability to the psychological factors that inhibit erection , which then serve to maintain the erectile dysfunction (Comer 1995 . Substances that can cause erectile dysfunction include...