Symptoms and Complications
When a man is unable to get or maintain an erection, it's termed erectile
difficulties. It may also be called erectile dysfunction.
A man may have erections sometimes, for example when he wakes up in the morning,
but be unable to get an erection during sex with his partner. This is often
a sign of a psychological problem that may or may not have to do with that particular
relationship.
If a man had regular erections in the past, but suddenly begins to have problems
getting an erection, there's a chance that it's a nerve or hormonal problem,
a circulatory problem, or the effect of alcohol, drugs, or medicine.
If a man still gets erections but they're not as hard or long lasting as
in the past, it's quite likely that a circulatory problem is causing the dysfunction.
If surgery or injury is involved, the sufferer may already know what's causing
the erectile difficulties. A doctor should be consulted about possible solutions.
While erectile difficulties are inevitably going to cause some anxiety, it's
vital for sufferers to keep their relationship with their partner or spouse
as regular as possible until a solution can be found. Modern medicine and therapeutic
techniques can help over 90% of erection problems.