Psychological Factors behind Erectile Dysfunction

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction has been a concern for men since the beginning of written history. Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Erectile dysfunction symptoms might include persistent: Trouble getting an erection, Trouble keeping an erection, and Reduced sexual desire For many men it can lead to severe psychological distress and humiliation. The treatment of erectile dysfunction has advanced significantly over the past 200 years. Men today are presented with many more viable therapy options leading to improved efficacy and more satisfactory sex lives. The objective of this article is to explore the psychogenic factors that lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). About 40% of erectile dysfunction cases are considered psychogenic. Under the study the factors are such as hyposexuality, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, eating disorders, substance addictions, marital adjustment, sexual performance anxiety, early trauma, guilt, low self-esteem and indifference Pornography addiction. The result concluded that psychogenic factors above mentioned influence or causes erectile dysfunction.  Increasing importance is being attached to the psychological aspects in the diagnosis and management of erectile dysfunction in recent years.

Keywords

Anxiety, Depression, early trauma, eating disorders, Erectile dysfunction, guilt, hyposexuality, low self-esteem and indifference Pornography addiction., marital adjustment, sexual performance anxiety, sleep disorders, stress, substance addictions

  • License

    Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)

  • Language & Pages

    English, 43-66

  • Classification

    DDC Code: 616.692 LCC Code: RC889