Many men around the world suffer from erectile dysfunction, which makes it difficult to have a fulfilling sexual life. Understanding what ED is can be a great starting point for finding a cure.
What Exactly Is Erectile Dysfunction?
The inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse is referred to as erectile dysfunction. Men who have erectile dysfunction have reduced blood flow to the penis, which can be caused by a variety of factors ranging from medication side effects to excessive pressure or blood pressure.
The following are the most common and not-so-uncommon signs and symptoms of erectile dysfunction:
- It’s difficult to get an erection
- Difficulty keeping an erection
- Reduced sexual activity
- Low self-esteem
How Common Is Erectile Dysfunction?
By 2025, the global prevalence of erectile dysfunction is expected to reach 322 million. In India, approximately 10% of men suffer from erectile dysfunction. It is estimated that one out of every ten men will suffer from erectile dysfunction at some point in their lives.
Erectile Dysfunction Statistics by Age
Every decade of life, about 10% of men suffer from erectile dysfunction. Up to 50% of men in their 50s suffer from erectile dysfunction. According to a recent study, erectile dysfunction affects 26% of men under the age of 40. Men over the age of 40 are three times more likely than younger men to have complete erectile dysfunction.
Statistics on Erectile Dysfunction by Cause
25% of outpatients have drug-related erectile dysfunction. The most common cause of drug-induced erectile dysfunction is high blood pressure medication. The most common cause of spontaneous erectile dysfunction is vascular disease, with heart attacks accounting for 64% of cases and surgery, accounting for 57%. Erectile dysfunction affects between 35% and 75% of diabetic men. Erectile dysfunction affects up to 40% of men with kidney failure.
Smoking and illicit drug use are more common in younger patients with erectile dysfunction. Obesity and diabetes are responsible for 8 million cases of erectile dysfunction. The majority of men with erectile dysfunction are overweight.
Treating Erectile Dysfunction
Prescription drugs are often the first choice of treatment for erectile dysfunction. Here are some of the most common medications that can increase erectile function:
However, the effectiveness of these drugs depends on the actual cause of erectile dysfunction.
