What The Heck is Organic Erectile Dysfunction?

Most men know the definition of erectile dysfunction, but what’s organic erectile dysfunction? As with many conditions, this medical term is sometimes tossed around but never explained.

Organic erectile dysfunction defined

Thanks in part to Viagra advertising, erectile dysfunction is a commonly understood problem. If you’re unable to get an erection or keep one you likely have erectile dysfunction. It’s only a series condition it happens on a regular basis.

Organic erectile dysfunction is caused by a physical problem. Typically, a man notices a slow decrease in his ability to get an erection and it eventually just stops.

The other type of erectile dysfunction is psychogenic erectile dysfunction, which is caused by physiological problems like stress, anxiety or interpersonal problems. This kind of ED comes on suddenly and be intermittent.

Why defining the cause of ED is important

Does it really matter if you have organic erectile dysfunction or psychogenic erectile dysfunction? To some men, understanding the cause seems irrelevant – they know it’s not working and want it fixed.

However, understanding which kind of ED you’re struggling with is very important and can help a doctor provide the right treatment.

In some cases, erectile dysfunction points to an underlying medical condition. Depending on which kind of ED you have, doctors can run certain tests to rule out other problems.

If your ED is caused by physiological problems, it’s usually temporary. For instance, if your ED is caused by a stressful time at work, it usually goes away when the stress does.

ED treatments

No matter what causes ED, in most cases, doctors can prescribe medications to treat the condition. Medications like Cialis are common.

There are two different kinds of Cialis. Cialis for daily use, or Cialis that you take as needed. With the daily pill, you’re always ready for sex when the mood strikes. With the as-needed pill, you simply take it about 30 minutes before having sex.

Your doctor will prescribe the medication that’s best for you after discussing your condition and lifestyle.