what-is-erectile-dysfunction

WHAT IS ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?
Erectile dysfunction is defined as the persistent failure to achieve and sustain erections of sufficient rigidity for penetration during sexual intercourse.

CAUSES OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Erectile dysfunction often has multiple causes. Therefore, the diagnostic evaluation for this disability should include an evaluation of the findings of an examination of the patient's psychological, hormonal, neurological, and vascular status. (1) In many cases, a combination of factors is involved.

The role of the perineal muscles in the erectile mechanism is still open for debate. Some studies using animal models as well as studies of humans have demonstrated evidence that there is normally increased ischiocavernous and bulbocavernous muscle activity during coitus. This muscle activity contributes to the increase in intracavernosal pressure.

A Controlled Study to Evaluate the Impact of a Psychosexual Assessment on Treatment Adherence and Satisfaction in Men with Erectile Dysfunction