Introduction – Erectile dysfunction also known as impotence is one of the sexual diseases in which male people are unable to maintain or get erections during sexual activity with their female partner. Sex is an important part of life that energizes the relationship between couples. It also plays an important role in making a strong bonding between husband and wife. But if there is a sexual problem including impotence in male people then it can affect the relationship between couples.

This sexual problem is responsible for creating tension between husband and wife and may result in divorce. Due to this sexual disease, men are not able to satisfy their female partners during sexual intercourse. If any male individual is suffering from impotence, then it can cause stress and affect self-confidence and is responsible for sexual problems. When any male person suffers from erectile dysfunction then they are embarrassed by society, family members, and close friends and do not talk to their doctor for treatment.

Causes – Now, competition increases in earning a large amount of money and responsibility causes stress or tension in men. There is also tension between husband and wife due to reasons that also cause stress or depression.  Stress or depression also may cause erectile dysfunction in male people.

There is a combination of psychological and physical problems that cause impotence by slowing your sexual response and can cause anxiety to maintain an erection and results may worsen your sexual problem.

Physical causes of impotence – There are several physical causes of impotence are given below –

• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Obesity
• Clogged blood vessels
• Drink a large amount of alcohol
• Parkinson’s disease
• Sleep disorders
• Cancer
• Low testosterone
• Use of Tobacco
• Multiple sclerosis
• Certain prescription medicines

Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction – The brain plays an important role in physical that may cause an erection in sexual intercourse with feelings of great excitement. So, some psychological causes that may cause impotence in men are given below –

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Tension creates between the husband-and-wife relationship
• Any other mental problems

Symptoms – There are several symptoms of erectile dysfunction are given below –

• Lower Sexual desire
• Problem getting a suitable erection for sexual activity.
• Difficulty in maintaining or achieving an erection during sexual intercourse

Risk factors – Several risk factors that may be responsible for erectile dysfunction are discussed below –

• Tobacco use – The use of tobacco can restrict the flow of blood to veins and arteries that may cause impotence in male people.
• Some medical conditions – There are some health conditions such as heart disease, any type of cancer, high or low blood pressure, and many more that are responsible for erectile dysfunction in male people.
• Overweight – Obesity or overweight causes several diseases such as heart diseases, high cholesterol, high or low blood pressure, and many more that are responsible for impotence in men.
• Alcohol – If any person drinks a large amount of alcohol, then it increases the risk of impotence in men.
• Injuries – There are some injuries including damage to the arteries or nerves that reduce erection and cause erectile dysfunction.
• Some medical treatments – There are several medical treatments including radiation treatment or prostate surgery, treatment of heart disease, and many more that increase the risk of erectile or sexual dysfunction.
• Medications – Some of the medications including antihistamines, antidepressants, and several medications that can be used in the treatment of high blood pressure, any type of cancer, heart disease, blood disorders, and many more that are responsible for sexual dysfunction.
• Psychological conditions – Several psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety, and severe depression that may cause erectile dysfunction.
• Relationship problems – If tension is created between husband and wife for a long period then it may cause erectile dysfunction.

Prevention – There are several ways to prevent impotence that make a healthy sexual life for couples are given below –

• You should regular checkups and medical screening tests from your doctor.
• Exercise daily
• Take several steps to reduce anxiety or depression.
• Maintain blood sugar levels, heart problems, and other chronic health conditions.
• Avoid smoking and do not use illegal drugs.
• Do not take a large amount of alcohol.