What do you do if your husband has erectile dysfunction?

We talk a lot on here about how porn is often the culprit when it comes to sexual dysfunction issues in a marriage, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes there are actually underlying medical reasons for erectile dysfunction, and all of them are important to have monitored.

Today I’m happy to have David Gomes here to talk about the medical side of erectile dysfunction. I think this is such an important thing to talk about, since it does affect a lot of marriages.

On to David:

Sexual disorders can cause problems in a man’s life. Not only physical problems but also problems that extend to psychological issues – such as depression and anxiety. These problems can have a significant negative impact on a man’s quality of life. Apart from the impact sexual disorders have on a man’s personal health and the relationship he has with himself, these disorders can also cause problems in the healthiest of marriages. Sex is an important part of many healthy marriages, and when sexual intercourse isn’t as satisfying as it used to be, the marriage may experience problems and, in some cases, might even lead to a dead-end when the problems aren’t addressed appropriately.

Erectile dysfunction is the most common sexual disorder that men have to face. It causes problems with a man’s ability to have normal erections. In some cases, men can obtain an erection, but the erection tends to go away while the man is having sex. In more advanced cases, the man may be unable to get an erection at all, or his erection may not be hard enough to have sex. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg’s School of Public Health estimates that approximately 18.4% of men who are aged 20 years or older experience symptoms of this sexual disorder. They also estimate that at least 18 million American adult men are affected by the problem.

Health Conditions That Have Been Linked To Erectile Dysfunction

While erectile dysfunction might seem like a disorder on its own, it is often a sign that an underlying source is causing problems in a man’s life. While the condition is sometimes diagnosed independently, it is accompanied by another serious health concern most of the times. Thus, it is important for men to realize that signs of this sexual disorder might not mean that they are developing problems with their sexual function, but may rather be a sign that a serious health concern is in development. Obtaining effective treatment for the underlying health concern can often be the best way to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction that have developed.

1: Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that can develop when the amount of sugar circulating in the bloodstream is too high. While there are two different types of diabetes, more than 90% of patients diagnosed with the condition have type 2 diabetes. This specific type of diabetes often develops when a person has too much excess weight or does not participate in an adequate amount of exercise on a regular basis. Of the 30 million adults in the United States that have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, approximately 50% are men. A clinical study that was conducted in Baltimore noted that erectile dysfunction’s prevalence tends to be much higher among men who have diabetes. In fact, among all of the participants in the study, men with diabetes had a 51.3% prevalence of erectile dysfunction.

2: Heart Disease

Heart disease is a common problem that a lot of men suffer from. Heart disease tends to affect the heart’s health, as well as arteries and blood circulation. The health of arteries and the body’s ability to push blood to all areas of the body is very important for healthy erections. When arteries are damaged, or blood flow is restricted, then the penis may not have access to an amount of blood that is enough to help it completely expand. WebMD explains that erectile dysfunction may be one of the best predictions of a developing heart disease as the blood vessels located in the penis is much smaller than the blood vessels that are found in other parts of the human body. Thus, when the lining of these blood vessels starts to deteriorate, erectile dysfunction symptoms may develop. This could lead to the early detection and treatment of a developing heart disease.

3: Heart Attack

Apart from the fact that symptoms of erectile dysfunction may be signalling the development of heart disease, it could also be a warning sign that a man is at risk of experiencing a heart attack. The penis requires healthy blood supply when a man gains an erection and, when the erection does not swell up to a firm and large size, it may be a signal that arteries are blocked in the male body. When arteries are blocked, a condition known as atherosclerosis can develop. This can cause blood clotting and even a sudden rupture of the plaque, which then pushes through the heart and causes affected heart muscle to stop working -–this is what happens during a heart attack. Thus, if blocked arteries are causing erection problems, it may be a signal that a man has a higher risk of having a heart attack.

4: Depression

At least 9% of American adult men are currently suffering from depression, while at least 30.6% of men in the country have suffered from depression in the past. These are recorded statistics, which means the actual figures may be much higher. One problem is that many people fail to realize they have depression as the symptoms may differ from one person to another. There is a cross-directional link between depression and erectile dysfunction. Depression can cause a person to experience symptoms of this sexual disorder. Being diagnosed with erectile dysfunction can also cause a person to become depressed. Depression can have a negative impact on mental and physical health.

5: Liver Disease

This may come as a surprise, but the liver plays a part in a man’s ability to perform during sexual intercourse. The liver has a role in the processing of certain male hormones. When the liver does not function properly, then it may not have the ability to process these hormones sufficiently. Thus hormone levels, such as testosterone, may decline drastically. This may lead to the development of erectile dysfunction. Thus, men who have erectile dysfunction without accompanied heart disease or depression should have their liver checked for disease and damage.

Erectile dysfunction can be a disorder that makes drastic changes in a man’s life. It may cause problems with the man’s self-confidence and even lead to the end of marriage in some cases. This problem, however, does not necessarily mean a man has physical problems with his reproductive organ but may be signalling the development of another serious health concern. Treating the health concern that is causing the problem may help to restore erectile function. While the man is undergoing treatment for the underlying cause of erectile dysfunction, a supplement, such as Erect on Demand, can be taken to temporarily provide relief of the effects the health concern has on his erectile function.

David Gomes by profession a Freelance Writer. He loves to write on a variety of topics such as sexual health, fitness, and workout for blogs and online publication sites. He is passionate about helping others and toward his work. In his spare time, when he’s not writing, David enjoys watching action movies, listening to music, reading anything that comes into his hands and planning his dream vacation.

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