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Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Cause

Learn about causes of erection problems (erectile dysfunction), including physical disorders and psychological issues.
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Surgery

In a few cases, surgery may be an option to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Surgery will rarely be recommended before nonsurgical treatment and counseling have been tried. Surgery to repair the blood vessels of the penis may be an option f
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Exams and Tests

Because both physical and psychological factors are often involved, it may be difficult to diagnose the exact cause of your erection problem. As part of the initial evaluation, your health professional may: Review your risk factors for an erection problem
Penile Implants for Erection Problems

Penile implants to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction) replace the spongy tissue (corpora cavernosa) inside the penis that fills with blood during an erection with rigid, semirigid, or inflatable cylinders.
Sensual Exercises for Erection Problems - Topic Overview

Sensual exercises may help with erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Doing these with your partner may help you relax and focus more on the pleasurable touching of lovemaking than on the erection itself. Focusing too much on having an erection may make it difficult to have one. Sensual exercises may be most helpful if done in a soothing,relaxing,and playful atmosphere. Put on some ...
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Health Tools

This health tool will help you make wise health decisions or take action regarding erection problems.
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Topic Overview

Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called impotence, refers to a man's consistent inability to get or maintain an erection sufficient to have satisfactory sex.
Erection Problems: Surgery on Penile Blood Vessels - Topic Overview

Surgery to repair blood vessels may be done for some men who have erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Penile revascularization This surgery generally is done in younger men who have injuries that affect blood flow to the penis. During surgery,a portion of a blood vessel from elsewhere in the abdomen is used to bypass the damaged portion of artery that supplies blood to the penis. ...
How Erections Occur - Topic Overview

An erection occurs when your imagination or one or more of the senses (vision,hearing,touch,smell,taste) are stimulated and you become aroused. Your central nervous system sends nerve impulses that increase blood flow to your penis. The blood fills the spongy chambers (corpora cavernosa) in the penis,causing them to expand and become rigid. The veins that would normally drain blood from ...
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Medications

Learn about medications that can help produce an erection.