Erectile dysfunction is the inability to sustain an erection during sex. Common causes are poor blood flow, medications, and lifestyle choices including excessive drinking and smoking. Men, regardless of age, suffer from this disease.
ED by the numbers
ED affects over 18 million men in the United States, according to a study from John Hopkins. Fifteen to 25 percent of men over the age of 65 experience ED, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. However, this disease isn’t partial to just older men. A study from Switzerland suggests that one third of men ages 18 to 25 suffer at least one sexual dysfunction.
Younger men dealing with ED
Premature ejaculation and ED are becoming more commonplace in younger men. A study from the Journal of Adolescent Health surveyed 2507 sexually active men between the ages of 18 and 25 and found 283 men have had premature ejaculation issues and 750 of them have ED.
These men were found to self medicate by smoking Marijuana, cigarettes and drinking higher than normal amounts of alcohol.
Mental issues have been linked to the men sited in this study.
Older men dealing with ED
Many older men diagnosed with ED tend to have other medical issues that lead to ED. Diabetes, heart attacks and hypertension are just a few to note.
As with younger men, lifestyle choices can take a toll in older men too. The same excessive use of cigarettes and alcohol as well as dieting and lack of exercise can contribute to ED.
The perception of ED is greatly different from younger to older men. Older men have generally had a lifetime of good erections where younger men haven’t, leading to a different set of mental problems and insecurities.
Regardless of age, it’s important to speak with your doctor about issues related to this subject to get started down the road to recovery.
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