Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and maintain an erection. It is a very common condition, particularly in older men, with an estimate that half of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 will have it to some degree. Problems getting or keeping an erection can also be a sign of an underlying health condition that needs treatment and a risk factor for heart disease. Erectile dysfunction symptoms might include persistent trouble getting an erection, trouble keeping an erection, and/or reduced sexual desire. There are many possible causes of ED and can include both emotional and physical conditions. Common causes include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, or high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, low testosterone levels or other hormone imbalances, kidney disease, increased age, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and certain prescription medications, such as those used to treat high blood pressure or depression, sleep disorders, drug use, consuming too much alcohol, using tobacco products, certain health conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (MS), damage to the pelvic area through injury or surgery, or Peyronie’s disease, which causes scar tissue to develop in the penis. If you would like to find out more and receive a second opinion regarding your diagnosis and treatment, please contact us at secondopinions.com, for your peace of mind.