Weak Erection or Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain penile erection sufficient for vaginal penetration or satisfactory sexual performance. A recent study found there is a total prevalence of erectile dysfunction of 52 percent. Experts estimated that, in 1995, over 152 million men worldwide experienced ED. For 2025, the prevalence of ED is predicted to be approximately 322 million worldwide.
The Underlying Cause Of Weak Erection
But the question is: what could be responsible
for the growing cases of weak erection? In one of his interviews with Nigeria
Natural Health Online, Dr. Bola Olaosebikan, MD/CEO Healthcare Products,
a major player in the Nigerian natural health industry, attributed the development to the shift in
lifestyles pattern, especially in Africa. “In the times past, our fore fathers
were very close to nature and all its protective herbs. The main form of medication was herbal. They ate fresh fruits and vegetables harvested fresh from the
farm and often trekked to the farm or made use of bicycles,” he said. “But,
today, people eat all sorts of junks in the form of fast foods. People go out
from their airconditioned house, into their airconditioned car, and from there
to their airconditioned office and the same process is repeated on their way
back home from work. In those days, a man in his late 60s, married to four or
five wives, could satisfy all of them sexually whereas today, you find young
men in their mid 20s and 30s with just one wife, coming down with weak
erection.”
In the past, erectile dysfunction was commonly
believed to be caused by psychological problems. It is now known that, for most
men, erectile dysfunction is caused by physical problems, usually related to
the blood supply of the penis. Many advances have occurred in both diagnosis
and treatment of erectile dysfunction. And even though there are several
chemical based drugs indicated for weak erection, natural and herbal formulations, due to
their organic nature, have been known to be more effective than their orthodox
chemical based drugs in the treatment and management of weak erection.
Some Other Factors To Consider
If erectile dysfunction is an ongoing issue, it
can cause stress, affect your self-confidence and contribute to relationship
problems. Problems getting or keeping an erection can also be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs treatment and a risk factor for heart disease.
Sometimes, treating an underlying condition is
enough to reverse erectile dysfunction. But in most cases, medications or other
direct treatments will definitely be needed.
What Are The Symptoms?
Erectile dysfunction symptoms might include
persistent:
- Trouble getting an erection
- Trouble sustaining an erection
- Inability to penetrate the vagina
- Reduced sexual desire
A Combination of Psychological And Physical Factors
Male sexual arousal is a complex process that
involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels.
Erectile dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise,
stress and mental health concerns can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. And
as has been earlier observed, weak erection are most times caused by dangerous
lifestyles that affect the flow of blood to the penis.
Sometimes a combination of physical and
psychological issues causes erectile dysfunction. For instance, a minor
physical condition that slows your sexual response might cause anxiety about
maintaining an erection. The resulting anxiety can lead to or worsen erectile
dysfunction.
Physical Causes Of Erectile
Dysfunction
In many cases, erectile dysfunction is caused
by something physical. Common causes include:
- Heart disease
- Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome — a condition involving
increased blood pressure, high insulin levels, body fat around the waist
and high cholesterol
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Certain prescription medications
- Tobacco use
- Peyronie's disease — development of scar
tissue inside the penis
- Alcoholism and other forms of substance
abuse
- Sleep disorders
- Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged
prostate
- Surgeries or injuries that affect the
pelvic area or spinal cord
- Low testosterone
Psychological Causes Of Erectile Dysfunction
The brain plays a key role in triggering the
series of physical events that cause an erection, starting with feelings of
sexual excitement. A number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and
cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. These include:
- Depression, anxiety or other mental health
conditions
- Stress
- Relationship problems due to stress, poor
communication or other concerns
Effective Herbal Remedies For Weak Erection
Experts
agree that the most effective cure for weak erection is the use of organic natural
and herbal formulations that contain the potent herbs that restore strong and lasting
erection. And even though many roadside drug peddlers have taken advantage of
this fact to flood the market with herbal medicines purportedly indicated in
the treatment of weak erection, a recent survey, based on testimonies of users,
shows that there are actually some very effective herbal formulations that have consistently
restored sexual performance to those suffering from weak
erection. These ones can most times be found in pharmacies and not from hawkers
and vendors along the road. Another good thing about these herbal interventions
is that, like most organic natural medications, they not only correct weak
erection but go further to restore the sperm quality thereby boosting fertility
and the chances of conception for couples who have not been able to have a
child because of male infertility.
How To Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) becomes more common
as men age. But it is not necessarily a normal part of aging. How can you avoid
it? Here's what experts say.
A diet that's bad for a
man's heart is also not good for their ability to have erections.
Research has shown that the same eating
patterns that can cause heart attacks due to
restricted blood flow in the coronary arteries can also
impede blood flow to and within the penis. The blood flow is
needed for the penis to become erect. Diets that include very
few fruits and vegetables along with lots of fatty, fried, and
processed foods can contribute to decreased blood circulation throughout the
body.
Anything that is bad for a man's heart is also
bad for his penis, says Andrew McCullough, MD, associate professor of clinical
urology and director of the male sexual health program at New York University
Langone Medical Center.
Recent studies show that weak erection is relatively
uncommon among men who eat a traditional Mediterranean diet, which
includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, heart-healthy fats including
nuts and olive oil, fish, and wine, particularly red.
"The link between the Mediterranean
diet and improved sexual function has been scientifically
established," says Irwin Goldstein, MD, director of sexual medicine at
Alvarado Hospital in San Diego.
Being overweight can bring many health
problems, including type 2 diabetes, which can cause nerve
damage throughout the body. If the diabetes affects the nerves that supply
the penis, ED can result.
3. Avoid High Blood Pressure And High Cholesterol
High cholesterol or high blood pressure can
damage blood vessels, including those that bring blood to the penis.
Eventually, this may lead to ED.
Make sure your doctor checks
your cholesterol levels and blood pressure. You might also want
to check your blood pressure between doctor visits. Blood pressure monitors are
also sold for home use.
If your cholesterol or blood pressure
is out of whack, get it treated.
Some blood pressure drugs can make it hard
to get an erection. But doctors say many cases of ED that get blamed on these
drugs are actually caused by arterial damage resulting from high blood
pressure (also called hypertension).
4. Drink Alcohol In Moderation Or Not At All
There is no evidence that mild or even moderate
alcohol consumption is bad for erectile function, says Ira Sharlip, MD, a
urology professor at the University of California San Francisco School of
Medicine. Chronic heavy drinking can cause liver damage, nerve
damage, and other conditions -- such as interfering with the normal balance of
male sex hormone levels -- that can lead to ED. And binge drinking may impact
the ability to have an erection.
5. Exercise Regularly
Strong evidence links a sedentary lifestyle
to erectile dysfunction. Running, swimming, and other forms
of aerobic exercise have been shown to help prevent ED.
Watch out for any form of exercise that puts
excessive pressure on the perineum, which is the area between the scrotum
and anus. Both the blood vessels and the nerves that supply the penis can
be adversely affected from excessive pressure in this area.
6. Try Doing Kegels
Kegel exercises involve repeatedly
contracting and relaxing the muscles in the pelvis. Kegels can be helpful for
men and women who have incontinence. These exercises are good to try
if you have ED, as certain pelvic muscles help support an erection.
7. Keep Tabs On Testosterone
Even in healthy men, testosterone levels often
begin falling sharply around age 50. Every year after age 40, a
man's testosterone level typically falls about 1.3%.
Symptoms like a low sex drive, moodiness,
lack of stamina, or trouble making decisions suggest a testosterone deficiency,
as do lackluster erections. Your doctor can check on that.
8. Avoid Anabolic Steroids
These drugs, which are often abused by athletes
and bodybuilders, can shrink the testicles and sap their ability to make
testosterone.
9. Quit Smoking
Smoking cigarettes can harm blood vessels and
curb blood flow to the penis. And nicotine makes blood vessels contract, which
can hamper blood flow to the penis.
10. Steer Clear Of Risky Sex
believe it or not, some cases of erectile
dysfunction stem from penile injuries that occur during sex. Taking your
time and avoiding certain positions can help. It may be uncomfortable, but
consider talking to your doctor about what to do and, more importantly,
what not to do.
11. Curb Stress
Psychological stress boosts levels of the
hormone adrenaline, which makes blood vessels contract. That can be bad news
for an erection. Anything a man can do to ease tension and feel better
emotionally is likely to give their sex life a big boost.
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