Introduction
If you think erectile dysfunction is something which will never affect you think twice. Male impotency is common nowadays with so much stress and pollution all around us.
Look out for those signs
Male impotency or erectile dysfunction is likely to occur in men in 40s and above. However, at times stress, anxiety, diseases like diabetes etc. can impair erection and cause male impotency. The most obvious signs of ED are as follows:
Occasional inability to achieve a full erection
Inability to maintain or sustain erection during sexual intercourse
Complete inability to achieve erection.
What could be causing ED?
Physical

• Nerve damage due to long standing diabetes
  
• Cardiovascular diseases affecting blood supply to pelvis
  
• Intake of certain prescription medicines
  
• Spinal cord injury
• Multiple sclerosis
• Hormonal imbalances
• Alcoholism, smoking, drug addiction

Psychological

• Stress
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Fear
• Negative feelings towards partner or lack of interest

How to get ED diagnosed?
Do not try to rationalize the problem if you come across the signs mentioned earlier. Just leave this to the doctor to figure out the best possible treatment available. There are specialized tests in this field conducted on the patient to find out the root of the problem. These tests include ultrasonography, neurological evaluation, cavernosometry and cavernosography.
Get ED treated
There are several options available to treat ED in men. Hence there is no need to feel depressed and hopeless if the problem arises. Nowadays oral medication like Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and other PDE5 inhibitors available which help in achieving erection during sexual activity. However ED drugs do not help to cure the problem and also are not meant for all those who suffer from health complication or those taking medicines containing nitrates or nitric oxide. For these men there are quite a lot of medical intervention like self injection, intraurethral therapy, hormone replacement therapy, vacuum devices, vascular surgery, penile implants and psychological counseling.
Can ED be prevented?
ED may be experienced by most men some time or the other. However, the degree of severity varies from one to the other depending on the condition of the health and causes from which this problem generates. If you are smart and lead a healthy life you can certainly avoid occurrence of ED.

• Stop smoking
• Avoid use of alcohol and drugs
• Reduce stress
• Get enough sleep
• Be positive and do not let depression to creep in your life
• Exercise regularly to detoxify the body
• Visit a doctor for regular check ups

Conclusion
A little bit of honesty, openness in communication with your partner and courage to face the truth go a long way in curing ED in men. Treatment is more effective when couples work together as a team!