According
to the latest data from one of the study, it was found that 44% of men have or
gone through the problem of erectile dysfunction. The disease can be defined as
the inability to maintain hard erection that allows penetration and satisfactory
intercourse for both involved. In addition, it was found that 56% of men who
suffer from the problem have the hypertensive patient, 19% diabetics, 13% have
high cholesterol and also 12% of them are heart patient. According to the
expert in erectile dysfunction, Carlos Araujo, there is no single cause, much
less a standard treatment for the problem. “The efficient solution is to analyze
the background and treat the patient's problem as this disease affects people of
various ages and conditions”, said vascular surgeon.
However, there are
scientifically proven causes of erectile dysfunction; know them and know how to
avoid the problem.
1. Sleep well
According
to a study by UNIFESP, patients suffering from impotence woke more during the
night and had fragmented sleep, unable to reach the state of deep sleep. In
addition, lack of sleep increases the chances of cardiovascular problems and
diabetes, promotes weight gain, factors that contribute to impotence. Another
associated problem is the self-medication remedies for impotence, which can
negatively affect sleep. Many young people have self-medicated themselves even
though they do not have the problem of impotency, seeking a leveraged effect of
erection and, worse, associate remedies to alcoholic drinks and drugs.
2. Drugs
A
study of the Royal College, London confirms that smoking increases the risk of
impotency. Men who smoke are 40% more at risk of suffering from erectile
dysfunction. And the greater the number of cigarettes smoked, the greater the
chance of having problems in sexual performance. Even those who smoke less than
20 cigarettes a day have the chance of suffering impotence increased by 24%. This
is because smoking has substances that clog the microcirculation, which also
affects the penis and an erection. A study of UNIFESP also found that among
users of alcohol, cocaine, crack and ecstasy, 47% have premature ejaculation, decreased
libido and erectile dysfunction. The problem also relates to vascular changes
caused by prolonged use of these substances," said the surgeon. In
addition, drugs such as antidepressants and for baldness may influence the
erection.
3. Injuries
Many
young people who do not know the source of their problem of erection which may be
an injury they had in the past in the penile region. There are men with
erectile dysfunction who had taken a bite of the partner in the penis. Injury
or trauma is also frequently caused during sports. If you have suffered an
accident however small, it is worth making an assessment with the urologist or
specialist physician.
4. Bicycle
A
study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine warns that cyclists,
particularly men, should beware of bicycle seats they choose, giving preference
to those who do not have a pronounced tip. Many previous studies have shown
that cyclists were more likely to have erectile dysfunction, because of the
pressure caused by the bike seat on the perineum. This doesn’t mean one should
stop cycling completely, but one should take good care while choosing the seat
of his bicycle.
5. Diabetes
The
arteries of the penis are very sensitive to vascular abnormalities caused by
diabetes. About half of diabetic patients have erection problems. And, these
patients cannot be treated with the best-known drugs such as Viagra, as these
have no effect. But, there are other forms of treatment, just find a
specialized professional for help as soon as possible.
6. Obesity
A
survey conducted by the Public Health School of Harvard, showed that obesity
and physical inactivity increase the chances of erectile dysfunction. The study
also noted that the obese suffer most from impotence because it had weakened
their circulatory system which affects their health directly and their erectile
problem indirectly. Additionally, hypertension and high cholesterol are related
to the problem of impotency. Conclusively, circumference of
your waist is not a direct cause of erectile dysfunction, but obesity can cause
sexual problems.
