About Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Erectile dysfunction (commonly called ED) is a problematic inability for man to achieve or maintain an erection. Usually this will interfere with the his sexual needs and the needs of his partner. Most men experience ED to some extent or another at some point in their lives by age 40, and are not psychologically affected by it.

However, some men experience chronic and complete erectile dysfunction (usually called impotence), and others experience partial or brief erections. Frequent erectile dysfunction can cause emotional and relationship problems, and often leads to diminished self-esteem. Erectile dysfunction has many causes, both psychological and physiological, most of which are treatable, and is not a simply a fact of aging.

In 1999 approximately 22 out of every 1000 men in the United States sought medical attention for ED according to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS). It is believed that a much greater number of men are seeking treatment for ED with online pharmacies for privacy concerns.

Incidence of Erectyle Dysfunction appear to increase with age. Chronic ED affects about 5% of men in their 40s and 15–25% of men by the age of 65. Transient ED and inadequate erection affect as many as 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70.

Diseases like diabetes, kidney disease, alcoholism and atherosclerosis may account for as many as 70% of chronic ED cases and psychological factors like stress, anxiety, depression may account for 10–20% of cases. Between 35 and 50% of men with diabetes have some form of erectile dysfunction.