C is for Common and Causes. ED is surprisingly common. Experts have found that between the ages of 40 and 70, more than half of men have a problem achieving, or maintaining, an erection. It can also occur at an earlier age, affecting some men in their twenties and thirties. The causes are varied, but most commonly include diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and trauma.
Lifestyle factors are also important.
Smoking cigarettes, for example, can constrict blood flow to the penis and worsen vascular conditions. While counseling can be helpful when there's no underlying physical cause, experts generally agree the causes are physical rather than psychological. Treatment options can be outlined in detail by a medical practitioner. A medical practitioner will prescribe a treatment appropriate to the ED patient following a thorough medical consultation. D is for Depression.