Diabetes = Impotence?
Sex seems like an eternally stimulating, rewarding and straightforward act. However, for lot of people and partners the reality is a little different. This article is about erectile dysfunction, a common sexual problem in men with diabetes.
What is ED
Sexual dysfunction is defined as the persistent inability to get or sustain an erection that is suitable for sexual activity. Lot of men will experience sexual problems during their course of life, but if the problem lasts for 3 months or longer, it is medically described as Sexual dysfunction.
Although Sexual dysfunction can affect most men at some point in their lives, it is much more common in men with diabetes. 50% of men will experience Sexual dysfunction within ten years of diagnosis of diabetes. Men who are older with a longer period of diabetes, poor blood glucose control, and who smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease, are at a higher risk.
Diabetes causes cause damage to the walls of the blood vessels, which affects circulation and blood flow to the penis. Sexual dysfunction can also be a side effect of drugs that are often prescribed to men with diabetes.
Treating ED
There are a number of effective treatments for Sexual dysfunction. It is important for couples to be involved in any discussion about treatment choices.
Medications called PDE5 inhibitors like generic Cialis Tadalafil (Tadalafil 20mg), Sildenafil, and Levitra help men achieve and maintain an erection. With help from partner, these Medications increase blood flow to the penis, allowing an erection to occur naturally.
