Reasons for erectile dysfunction "ask" young people

The article is professionally consulted by MSc Vo Thien Ngon - Urologist, Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Penile dysfunction is common in older men, but many younger men also experience this problem. There are many possible causes of erectile dysfunction and many of them are treatable.

Erectile dysfunction is a sexual dysfunction that causes a man to be unable to perform sexual acts, not achieve orgasm, or to have an erection of the penis, or an erection that lasts long enough for sexual intercourse. .

Symptoms of erectile dysfunction can include:
Difficulty getting an erection Difficulty keeping an erection Decreased sex drive. When to see a doctor? See a doctor if:
You are worried about your erection or you are experiencing other sexual problems such as premature ejaculation or delayed ejaculation You have diabetes, heart disease or another condition that may be related to the disorder Erectile Dysfunction You have other symptoms along with erectile dysfunction symptoms.

According to a study from the University of Massachusetts (USA) shows that erectile dysfunction can appear in about 50% of men between 40 and 70 years old. It is also estimated that around 150 million men worldwide have erectile dysfunction. About 40% of men under the age of 40 have erectile dysfunction.
In Vietnam, erectile dysfunction is increasingly common and tends to be younger, men aged 18-20 also have an even higher risk of getting the disease.

4.1 Diet, tobacco and alcohol use Causes of erectile dysfunction in young men are often reasons such as: unhealthy lifestyle habits, stress, stimulation from books, movies, etc. erotic pictures. In particular, the habit of smoking, drinking too much alcohol, eating poorly and being inactive also play a big part in causing erectile dysfunction. The regular use of alcohol, beer, and alcoholic beverages will inhibit the central nervous system, causing a decrease in sexual desire, causing sexual dysfunction in men.
4.2 Pressure, stress Another common cause of erectile dysfunction in young people is constant anxiety and stress. Whether you are worried about work or love, you have problems with love or family, it will also cause a lot of psychological pressure.
The study of men with erectile dysfunction in general and the study of young men with erectile dysfunction in particular, health and physical factors play a key role in the problem. erectile dysfunction problem.
Those pressures will have a negative effect on the sympathetic nervous system, increasing the secretion of adrenaline, causing vasoconstriction – this is a cause of obstruction of blood leading to the cavernous bodies, affecting erection problems and affect your love life.

Provide a full range of essential nutrients for the body, have a scientific sleep and diet, eat a lot of green vegetables and limit fat... Limit the use of stimulants such as coffee, alcohol, drugs Leaves... Keep a regular exercise routine, especially exercises to enhance penile erection. Create psychological, spiritual comfort, form a healthy sex lifestyle. Erectile dysfunction will increase rapidly if you yourself, for some reason, live in moderation, eat and sleep irregularly, work and study too much pressure, sedentary and often stressed. ..

Articles referenced sources: healthline.com, psychologytoday.com, Webmd.com