Male erectile dysfunction is a condition in which a man cannot get or keep an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by mental or physical problems, or a combination of both. Men who are depressed or have some other emotional problem may have no interest in having sex. There may also be physical problems with how blood flows into the penis and is kept there during an erection. Men with erectile dysfunction have trouble getting and keeping an erection.
Erectile dysfunction is a common problem.
It is a problem whose frequency increases with age, but it is not necessarily a consequence of aging. Erectile dysfunction is considered a medical problem if it lasts more than 3 months. The best way to prevent erectile dysfunction is to reduce the risks. For instance, a man with diabetes should try to control his blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol as well as possible. It's also helpful to limit alcohol intake and stop smoking .