Erectile dysfunction or ED, sometimes known as impotence, is the most common sexual related problem that men report to their doctors.  ED is defined as the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough to perform sexual intercourse, or in other words, sex. People who suffer from ED will have symptoms such as trouble having an erection, trouble keeping an erection or reduced sexual desire.

ED is very common and having erection trouble from time to time isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. However, ED that is progressive or happens routinely with sex is not normal, and it should be treated.

Erectile function is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues causes ED, and may be due to a lot of reasons, including:

• An underlying health condition such as: heart diseases, diabetes, and obesity
• Blood flow in the penis is limited or nerves are damaged
• Had surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord
• Low testosterone level
• Certain medications
• Smoking
• Alcohol drinking
• Stress or other emotional reasons

Aside from an early warning of a more serious illness, ED can also cause complications to a man’s mental health such as:

• An unsatisfactory sex life
• Stress or anxiety in daily life
• Low self-esteem and embarrassment
• Problems in relationship

A few measures can be made to help reduce or improve ED:

• Quit smoking
• Limit or stop alcohol intake
• Increase physical activity and maintain a healthy weight
• Manage stress and seek help for anxiety, depression and other psychological health issues
• Take Ginkgo Biloba extract which can facilitate blood flow, to improve the symptoms that is due to vascular causes
• Ensure sufficient nutrition that boost vitality example Zinc, Ginseng, vitamins and minerals