Study: Loss of Erection Issues Isn’t Just An Older Man’s Problem

Think loss of erection issues only affects older men? Think again.  A new study shows younger men, those in their early 20s, are experiencing occasion erection difficulties as well.

Younger men face Erection Problems

A research project conducted by Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago found nearly 13% of college-aged men experience occasional loss of erections, or ED, symptoms, with the percentage increasing among those who drink liquor regularly.

The results, presented in San Francisco, at the Pediatric Academic Societies’ annual meeting, include:

*95% of the participants were heterosexual; two-thirds were white.
*13% reported ever having difficulty getting or keeping an erection.
*25% reported ever losing an erection while putting on a condom.

ED, no longer taboo

The study, which was the focus of an ABC news story, shows younger men aren’t shy about talking to their doctor about erection medications like Viagra or Cialis.

“These conclusions also led researchers to yet another unanticipated revelation,” a press release said.  “As part of the study, a poll was administered which found that 6% of participants had taken Cialis, Levitra, or Viagra at some point to combat their instances of male impotence.”

When asked, college students did believe their troubles in the bedroom could be linked to abuse of narcotics and overuse of alcohol.

Counseling suggested

The research suggests that younger men should not only take prescription medications to treat erection issues, but they should also consider counseling to help cope with the problem at their age.

“The prescribed treatments of erection problems in young men are similar to the ones intended for older ED patients. The one critical difference is that an elevated importance is generally placed on counseling because erection problems that appear at a young age oftentimes lead to major psychological problems, no matter their underlying cause.”