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.
Mexico – More than half of men in this country believe that talking openly about ED can greatly alleviate the problem. With regards to discussion of sexual activity with a medical professional, only one-third of Mexican men said that they have been asked by their doctors about ED. Also, one-third of Mexican men claimed that they themselves initiated the discussion with their doctors. Next to Germany, Mexico was the second highest country to believe that men over 40 are more likely to be struck with impotence.
China – Regarding discussion with a doctor, 92% of Chinese men claim that their doctor has asked them about their sexual functioning. Only 5% of them said to have initiated the discussion with their doctors. Among the countries surveyed, China had the highest percentage (44%) who said that they know someone aged 40 above who has ED. Only about one-fourth of men from China believe that ED is common today.
Morocco – Nearly half of the men here admitted that ED has made them less confident in their workplace. In addition to that, 43% of them say that they had relationship problems with their partners because of ED. When asked about their idea of the causes of ED, only 4% of them think that it is cardiovascular in nature. Moroccan men (45%) are least likely to approach a doctor if they have ED.
France – Almost two-thirds believe that intimacy and communication problems between partners are a cause of impotence. Nearly half (49%) of French men have never asked for medical assistance or treatment for ED. When asked about how common ED is for men over 40, only 22% of them believe so, and only 7% of them know of someone who has experienced ED.
It is clear that different cultures have varying views on impotence. Misconceptions also add to the difference in men’s opinions and their approach to treating the problem. Of the many causes of ED, a very large percentage of all the men surveyed believe it is anxiety and stress, closely followed by excessive alcohol intake. Almost half of all respondents (46%) stated that ED has made the most impact in their relationships with their partners.
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