Signs and Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction

According to the latest medical study, erectile dysfunction will affect 50% of men over the age of 45. Erectile dysfunction is not something immediate; it is a gradual decline in a man’s ability to get and or maintain an erection. The signs and symptoms are as follows:

Stage One: Loss of Firmness

This stage can start as early as the mid 30’s. A man and his partner will notice his erections are not as firm as they have been in the past. A good, solid erection should have a firmness of 95%. Over time, the firmness can reduce by 1-3 percentage points per year, leaving the man with a diminished ability to satisfy his partner.

Stage Two: Inability To Maintain

Along with the loss of firmness, the affected man will be able to get erect but will be unable to maintain his erection in order to climax or help his partner climax. Contrary to popular opinion, this is not due to the man's lack of attraction to the other person. Instead, it is actually the second leading sign of impending chronic erectile dysfunction.

Stage Three: Full-Blown Erectile Dysfunction

This stage can be as drastic as having no response to any sexual stimulation or being unable to reach higher than a 50% erection. Men who are experiencing this stage of erectile dysfunction need more than medication; they need a medical solution that will open the blood vessels to allow blood to flow more easily into the penis.

Changing diet, increasing testosterone levels, and using herbs or over-the-counter remedies will have little to no positive impact. Instead, these remedies will just cause more frustration on the part of the man and his partner.

Leading Causes

Reduction in testosterone levels does contribute to erectile dysfunction. However, the bigger culprits are the medications we take for High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes. Over time, our available food supply can contribute to the signs and symptoms of erectile dysfunction. The best solution is to meet with a medical professional who specializes in erectile dysfunction and men’s sexual health.