The erectile dysfunction, also called impotence, is the incapacity to obtain and maintain an erection suitable that allows a satisfactory sexual activity.

The word impotence can also be used to describe other problems that interfere with the sexual relation and reproduction, like: lack of sexual desire and other problems of ejaculation or orgasm. To use the term erectile dysfunction clearly defines that other problems are not surrounded.

It is estimated that in the USA alone exist 15 to 30 million men with this problem. The incidence increases with age and with health problems.

Physical causes:

1. Diseases: damage to nerves, arteries or veins. Damage to lean muscles. Cardiovascular problems. Diabetes Mellitus. Liver, kidney and lungs disorders.
2. Drug treatments against: depression, hypertension, allergy, pain, cancer, and hormones.

3. Surgeries, fractures or nerve injuries.
4. Use of substances: alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, tobacco.

5. Non-healthful life style: overweight, lack of exercise.

Psychological and emotional causes:

Stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, resentment, wrath, hostility, low self-esteem, blame, fear of failure, lack of interest. Men with a physical cause for erectile dysfunction also can frequently present/display (stress, anxiety, blame and depression).

When to look for aid: to have erectile dysfunction in some occasions can be normal. But if it lasts more than 2 months or if it is recurrent, the person should look for aid.

Treatment:

Begin with the simplest items.

1. Changes of detrimental styles of life.

2. Reduce the dosage or change to drugs that will not produce secondary harmful effects.

3. Psychotherapy and conduct modification.

4. Treatment with superior plants under the systemic technology, which contribute to handle anxiety, stress, hormonal depression, problems, circulatory problems in the penis, improve energy levels, general well-being, without indirect effects.

5. The synthetic treatments help, but they are contraindicated in some cases and they can produce indirect effects, so they are not the suitable therapy for everybody.

6. Injections and intra-urethral therapy.

7. Hormonal treatment.

8. Vascular surgery in cases of injuries. Its success is questionable.

9. Inflatable or semi-rigid implant.

10. Psychological council.