Erectile Dysfunction
How Do I Know I Have Erectil Dysfunction?
The primary symptom of erectile dysfunction is all too obvious. But how you experience this difficulty depends largely on the root of the problem. If the condition is tied to stress or other psychological factors, it probably came on suddenly, and you may still have occasional erections, during sleep or when you first wake up. But when damaged nerves, blocked arteries, or other physical problems are the cause, the problem usually worsens gradually, until you can't have an erection without medical help.
Talking to your doctor about the symptoms you have been experiencing is the first step towards diagnosis and treatment. The doctor will review your symptoms and medical history with you and will likely give you a physical exam to look for possible causes or contributing factors. He or she may also order blood tests or have you see a urologist, a doctor who has special expertise in the area of erectile dysfunction.
Suzanne Andrews, 46, an occupational therapist near Daytona Beach, Fla., realized there was a problem the first time she and her husband, Glenn, 53, tried to make love. She guessed it was ED, or erectile dysfunction, but didn’t know the cause, or the remedy. As the host of Functional Fitness, which airs on her local PBS station, WDSC TV, Andrews is used to solving challenges at work -- and she was equally determined to find a solution in the bedroom. Erectile dysfunction, which affects an...
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