{"id":5560,"date":"2016-01-16T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edrugstore.md\/blog\/?p=5560"},"modified":"2014-01-17T21:24:05","modified_gmt":"2014-01-17T21:24:05","slug":"5-reasons-why-youre-having-problems-maintaining-an-erection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/viagra\/5-reasons-why-youre-having-problems-maintaining-an-erection\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why You’re Having Problems Maintaining an Erection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Erection health issues can happen, regardless of your age.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Strong erections are an indicator of health, not youth; erection health problems aren\u2019t considered normal at any age, even advanced years. And you can forget the old myth about wearing underwear that\u2019s too tight. The underlying causes might be physical, psychological, or a combination. With the help of your doctor, you can probably narrow it down.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, a combination of causes are related to each other. For example, a physical condition can affect erection health, and the medication used to treat the condition can make the situation worse.<\/p>\n

The good news is that erection health medications, such as Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra, can relieve the symptoms and help encourage stronger, healthy erections.<\/p>\n

Numerous causes might be to blame, but some are more common than others. Here\u2019s a partial list of risk factors, and ways that you might effect some positive changes:<\/p>\n

Is Your Weight at a Healthy Level?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You already know that being overweight can lead to health problems. High blood pressure, diabetes, and a number of other conditions are often connected to being overweight. What you might not know is that weight can also affect erection health.<\/p>\n

Excess weight can directly restrict blood flow, which is essential for healthy erections. But the other health conditions that can result from obesity have a negative effect on erection health in many different ways.<\/p>\n

Atherosclerosis, which is hardening of the arteries from plaque buildup, reduces blood flow throughout the body, including the vessels that supply blood to the penis. Nerve and blood vessel damage from diabetes is also a possible culprit, says the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse<\/a>.\u00a0
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Reducing your weight through a healthy diet and exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall health, and erection health. If your weight is more than a marginal problem, think about working with your doctor to develop a weight-loss plan.<\/p>\n

Do You Suffer from Back Pain?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Get out there and exercise, and your sexual health could improve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you experience high levels of back pain, nerve damage, or both, erection health problems could be a result. An erection begins with stimulation, which creates a series of reactions such as relaxed muscles and increased blood flow to the penis.<\/p>\n

Cornell Urology<\/a> \u00a0explains that when mental or physical stimulation triggers the brain to release the necessary signals for an erection, those signals travel down the spinal cord and out through nerves into the penis. With a back injury, the signals may not make it to their destination, and the rest of the process might never begin.<\/p>\n

Back injuries can also inhibit erections simply because of the pain. Where this is the case, erection health issues are more psychological than physical. Pain can reduce libido or sex drive. Some medications that treat back pain, such as opiates, can also contribute to the problem.<\/p>\n

Some back pain requires serious medical intervention, such as surgery. But a chiropractor, yoga, and moderate exercise might help in less-severe cases. If back pain is related to weight, getting your weight under control may be all the help you need.<\/p>\n

Have any Vices that You Need to Cut Back or Eliminate?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Certain habits that you already know are bad can create erection health problems. Surprisingly, alcohol isn\u2019t necessarily related, unless you drink to excess. Alcohol depresses the central nervous system, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center<\/a>. In moderation, alcohol isn\u2019t a real danger, but too much can affect your erection health.<\/p>\n

Tobacco use is related to so many health problems, it\u2019s no wonder that erection health is one of them. Smoking is a big contributor to diseases of blood vessels. Because blood flow is required for healthy erections, the connection is pretty clear.<\/p>\n

If you use recreational drugs, you could be unwittingly contributing to erection health issues. Drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamines can reduce blood flow to the penis.<\/p>\n

Although alcohol can actually lower inhibitions and promote healthy erections in many men, it\u2019s best to avoid drinking to excess. As for smoking and recreational drug use, you know what you should do. There are so many resources for quitting, you\u2019ve got more support for this challenge than ever.<\/p>\n

Do You Suffer from Anxiety, Stress, or Depression?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Open lines of communication can help reduce anxiety.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Erection health can suffer in men who also suffer from anxiety, stress and depression. The University of Maryland says anxiety is one of the most common causes when erection health problems are psychological, not physical. Stress and depression can affect mood and desire, so they are also contributors.<\/p>\n

To add insult to injury, some prescriptions that are used to treat stress, anxiety, and depression can worsen erection health issues.<\/p>\n

Talk with your doctor if you\u2019re taking medications that you believe might cause erection health issues. But never stop taking any prescription without your doctor\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n

Have You Had Pelvic Surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The nerves that play a role in healthy erections can be damaged during a surgical procedure. The University of Maryland says this is common after treatment for prostate cancer, and radiation therapy can increase the chances of damage. Some procedures can involve techniques that help preserve nerves, and surgeons take this route wherever possible.<\/p>\n

Any surgery that puts pelvic nerves at risk, such as colon or rectal surgeries, can lead to damage. But you shouldn\u2019t worry too much about whether a vasectomy could cause erection health problems; it generally doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Other surgeries, including those involving the back, can cause damage to those important nerves.<\/p>\n

With so many possible causes, you might wonder whether you\u2019ll ever learn exactly what\u2019s causing your erection health problems. Luckily, many men don\u2019t have to correct one issue completely to also resolve the other.<\/p>\n

Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra are phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, and can help many men restore sexual health. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Mckinley Health Center<\/a>, cautions not to expect these drugs to work like magic, under any situation. They don’t produce an erection automatically. \u00a0PDE5 drugs only work when you are aroused. They each approach erections at the source — the process that causes blood to flow into the penis. This means erection medications can override an underlying problem to help an erection occur more naturally.<\/p>\n

Erection health medications aren\u2019t right for everyone. Patients who take nitrates should not take Viagra or any PDE5 inhibitor except under the strict guidance of a doctor. But if you\u2019re ready to make a big step toward improving your sexual health, talk with your doctor about whether Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra are right for you.<\/p>\n

eDrugstore.com<\/a>\u00a0sells the PDE5 inhibitors, Levitra, Cialis, and Viagra, all of which are scientifically proven to help with erection health. We even offer a sample pack with all three, if you\u2019re not sure which one you prefer. We offer the privacy and convenience of online ordering, and your discreetly-packed shipment arrives right at your door. If you\u2019re ready to try something that works, see what eDrugstore.com has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Strong erections are an indicator of health, not youth; erection health problems aren\u2019t considered normal at any age, even advanced years. And you can forget the old myth about wearing underwear that\u2019s too tight. The underlying causes might be physical, psychological, or a combination. With the help of your doctor, you can probably narrow it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[47,20,50,17],"tags":[87,184],"class_list":["post-5560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cialis","category-erectile-dysfunction","category-levitra","category-viagra","tag-erection","tag-viagra"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t