Soft erection: causes and remedies

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Extract from the article: An erection that's less vigorous, less long-lasting or even non-existent. It may not just be a question of fatigue or stress. There are often overlooked and sometimes very serious causes of this problem.

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An erection that's less vigorous, less long-lasting or even non-existent. It may not just be a question of fatigue or stress. There are often overlooked and sometimes very serious causes of this problem.

If you have persistent erectile problems, you should seek medical advice. Even if it's not always easy to talk about it, the earlier the problem is tackled, the better it will be treated.

Fat in the arteries

Persistent and even worsening erectile difficulties may be a sign of atherosclerosis. This disease is characterised by the formation of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries, or "atheromatous plaques", which narrow them, and by a thickening of the blood. As a result, the blood is less able to supply the cavernous bodies of the penis, which struggles to harden. A man with permanent erectile dysfunction runs the risk of developing a cardiovascular problem, such as a heart attack, within 3 to 5 years.

Neurodegenerative disease

A man suffering from Alzheimer's disease, for example, may have difficulty achieving an erection. For an erection to occur, the nerve must give a signal, the blood vessels relax and blood can then fill and dilate them, causing the cavernous bodies of the penis to swell. With Parkinson's disease, the signal takes longer to be triggered.

Beware of medication

Some medicines make the blood vessels less flexible, and can disrupt and alter the erection.If you are concerned that medication may be the cause of erectile dysfunction, talk to your doctor.

Diabetes

Diabetes very often leads to erectile dysfunction.It is estimated that 30-50% of the 10-15% of men with erectile dysfunction have diabetes. By increasing blood sugar levels, diabetes damages blood vessels and nerves. Among them, those of the penis.  Indirectly, the drugs prescribed for diabetes or its complications can also alter the nerves, and therefore the quality of the erection.

Lack of testosterone

A hormonal imbalance, i.e. a lack of testosterone in men, can be responsible for erectile dysfunction.High blood pressureHigh blood pressure makes the blood vessels less supple, so the cavernous bodies of the penis, which are like a sponge, are less able to absorb incoming blood and the penis swells less.It is also possible that blood pressure medication is the cause of erectile dysfunction.

Too much alcohol and tobacco

In the long term, alcohol is very bad for sexuality.Alcohol causes impotence by altering blood vessels, nerves and the secretion of testosterone by the testicles. Do not exceed 1 glass of alcohol a day, and preferably not every day. Smoking alters the vessels by encouraging the deposition of atheromatous plaques and fatty deposits, which reduce their calibre and elasticity, with harmful consequences for erections.

Being overweight and sedentary

People who are overweight are more prone to erectile dysfunction.The same applies to people who do not engage in regular physical activity.

DepressionErectile dysfunction has a psychological cause.  Stress, fear, anxiety and depression are all very harmful. Depression is a desire for nothing, and therefore no desire for sex. Depression requires regular medical attention.

Surgery

If you have recently undergone surgery in the pelvic region, such as removal of the prostate or injury to the spinal cord, the nerves and arteries needed to achieve and maintain an erection may have been damaged.

Overcoming erectile dysfunction

Couples have the power to change the situation.Talking to your partner about the issue is very important and can be very beneficial, as nothing positive comes from not saying something.It's also vital to talk to your doctor to determine the potential causes of erectile dysfunction and discuss possible solutions.

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William O.