Young Men and ED: What you Should Know

If a young man is suffering from ED (erectile dysfunction) he may not know it. The reason he may not know it is because he may have thought that erectile dysfunction is only a disease for old people.

If you are a man in your 20s or 30s some of this information may be somewhat of a surprise to you. However, it may also be a relief in that you can finally do something about your situation. There are a number of ways to enjoy sex like you always dreamed of while still young.

Erectile Dysfunction Causes

Some of the ED causes for younger men are very similar to the causes of erectile dysfunction in older men. The main cause is reduced blood flow to the penis than normally in the past.

There are many reasons why this could occur. Sometimes maybe it is a blood disease that affects the circulatory system that caused it or it might just be a medication that a man is using.

It could also be the result of some past abuse or trauma. In fact, this may be one of the main causes of ED in young men besides a medication condition. It can be tough to have any desire for sex sometimes after suffering physical, mental, emotional, or sexual abuse.

By the way, medical conditions that could cause a young man to not be able to get an erection include the following:

• Nerve damage,

• Cardiovascular disease,

• Cancer,

• Spinal cord injuries,

• Multiple sclerosis

• Irregular hormone production

• Obesity

Now if a man gets tired or stressed out once in awhile that does not mean he has erectile dysfunction. Even young men who normally can get an erection may perhaps once in awhile fail.

Although this is a cause for a man to feel self-conscious, it usually is not a permanent problem. A problem is not classified as erectile dysfunction unless a man would fail to get an erection almost every time.

Additional Causes

Lifestyle choices are a major problem for young men. Excessive alcohol use and habitual smoking are a main cause of impotent in younger men. Any use of street drugs may also be a factor.

Keep in mind though of course that the above lifestyle changes may also be required for an older man. However, this is particularly the case for a younger man who maybe normally would not.