There are several erectile dysfunction causes which tend to be grouped into physical and psychological reasons.
This condition occurs because not enough blood can get into, or stay in the penis long enough to allow an erection.
It is now widely accepted that, in most cases, the cause of impotence is a physical one, such as: Reduced blood flow to the penis - when the blood flow is restricted then this can cause a loss of erection.
Getting older, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can all increase the chance of narrow arteries which will restrict blood and make you more prone to erectile dysfunction.
Diseases which affect the nerves going to the penis - one example could be a multiple sclerosis.
Diabetes - can damage to the nerves, the erectile tissue and small blood vessels in the penis.
This can cause erectile dysfunction.
Medication side effects - some antidepressants and medications for high blood pressure can cause this condition.
Injury - to the groin, or nerve damage.
Alcohol - excessive weekly consumptions can be very harmful and contributes to the development of erectile dysfunction.
Smoking - is one of the major risk factors for heart disease.
Smoking doubles your chance of developing erectile dysfunction.
Overweight - being overweight or obese can cause or worsen this condition because of hormonal changes.
Cycling - can put pressure on the nerves going to the penis from sitting on a saddle for long periods.
If you experience or maintain an erection when waking up in the morning, then this will suggest that the problem is psychological rather than physical.
Psychological impotence tends to develop very quickly and can be related to recent situations.
The main psychological causes are: Stress and emotional problems - for example, a stressful job Emotional disorders - such as depression and anxiety Relationship problems - can have a direct impact on sexual functioning In many cases there will usually be a combination of both physical and psychological factors.
Erectile dysfunction is unlikely to go away without treatment.
Which treatment is best for me? The first step is to define your erectile dysfunction causes, if possible, and then try the simplest and the most low risk solution.
Living a healthy lifestyle is the first and most important step for maintaining and restoring erectile function and not taking pills! The more natural angles you attack this condition, the more likely you are to end your problem for good.
This is in contrast to pills that will just give you a quick fix and in the morning you will always be back to square one.