Erectile Dysfunction and Impotence Are Common
Impotent? You’re No Different
You are not alone. All over the world, millions of men are going through the same thing you are: erectile dysfunction (ED). Research has shown that ED occurs more frequently as men age. Other studies have pinpointed the causes of ED, such as diet, medications, occupation, lifestyle, and health conditions. At present, there are hundreds of treatments for ED. Plus, tissue engineering is moving closer to finding a real cure for ED.
The United States is one of those nations leading ED research and treatments. Since impotence is a global condition, other countries have joined the bandwagon. So what is the state of impotence in other countries? What has research in other regions contributed to the pool of knowledge about battling ED? Here we discuss a few scientific publications and their progress on ED research.
In 2002, the Sao Paulo Medical Journal published a study on the prevalence of ED in southeastern Brazil. Their methodology involved distributing questionnaires to willing respondents by mail, at the same time being discreet about the identities of the men. From their results, the prevalence of ED in the region is 45.9%. They further detailed the prevalence by categorizing them by degree of ED. There were 33.9% of the respondents who had minimal ED, 8.5% with moderate, and 3.5% with complete ED. Read more
Myths About Impotence and Erectile Dysfunction
Impotence Will Destroy a Marriage, and Other ED Myths
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition wherein the male has difficulty in sustaining an erection, hence difficulty in having intercourse. This may be caused by health factors such as stress, diabetes, and heart problems. There are those among us who get their facts straight about ED and understand it, by asking a physician and reading relevant material on it. However, there are a few people who totally fear impotence or ED for all the wrong reasons. Here are some myths and the truths behind them.
Marriage Goes Bye-Bye
When a man experiences ED, will this destroy a relationship? It should be understood by many that intimacy is only one factor that determines a long-lasting relationship. Initial reactions by women when her partner has ED include feelings of guilt and blaming herself. The same goes with the man. ED will only be a hindrance to a marriage if both persons do not communicate toward a solution. Marriage experts say that working together to battle ED, now that there are many options for treatment, will actually be a means to strengthen a relationship. Read more
Impotence and Erectile Dysfunction are Worldwide
Impotence is a Global Concern
Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, happens to men all over the world. Research has been ongoing for decades, and breakthroughs have been introduced to battle this condition. The International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) is one of many organizations that perform research and provide further information on ED.
Before Pfizer brought Viagra into the market, they funded a study in 1998 to test the ED awareness of men in 10 countries: Argentina, China, France, Germany, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, and Turkey. So what did the men think? Summarized below are information gathered from some of the observed countries. See if you share the same opinions.
Germany – Majority of the men here believe that impotence is psychological, caused by relationship problems and drinking too much alcohol. Nearly half of German men believe that as one gets older, impotence will naturally occur. Also, 68% of German men, more than any other country, believe that ED is common among men aged 40 and above. Surprisingly, 66% of them would most likely not seek help if they experience ED. Read more