How does a Man Achieve an Erection?

  • Hormones, central nervous system, stress and psychological related problems are involved in erection which can affect the blood flow or circulation. The penile portion of erection represents single part of the complex process.
  • There can be trigger to the brain due to erection because of smell, touch or visual stimuli. The nerves at the base of spine take information to the brain which is connected to the penis and responsible for blood flow during erection.  
  • Chemicals are released from penis nerves during sexual stimulation with which series of events is triggered. The muscles relaxed in penis during erection with these chemicals. The blood flow in the penis is controlled by the smooth muscles in erection bodies. There is increase in blood flow when smooth muscles relax due to which erection become full and rigid. Venous channels are compressed and closed with the enlargement of erection bodies.
  • There is detumescence when no chemicals are released. The muscles in the penis can regain their tone with the ejaculation in the smooth erection bodies’ tissues due to which blood drainage channels open. The rigidity of the erection is lost due to extra blood drainage from erection bodies.  

There can be ED if this process is not taken normally. It is a mental and physical activity so important that the partner should be able to understand the problem. Men should consult their doctors for the treatment options in case of effective and successful management of erectile dysfunction and erection problems.

What causes erectile dysfunction?

Any man can be able to maintain erection easily regardless of underlying problem. There are different treatment options available. It is important for you to find experienced and well trained doctor who can understand your problem completely and discover the cause of this problem. The other causes like prostate cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and vascular diseases are also ruled out during the treatment. You can be able to save your life by finding and treating life threatening illness. The sexual health can be stored by treating conditions like high blood pressure and controlling diabetes. The exercise and diet is very important in this regard. ED is related to the aging as well as to psychological factors like depression. You will need to have psychological counseling and talk to your sexual partner to make your treatment successful. There can be ED due to some medication of diseases like depression or high blood pressure. You can have ED with alcohol and anti ulcer drugs. Erectile dysfunction is basically a side effect. It is important for you to take medications with which you can not have any side effect and you should continue taking prescribed medications. ED can be due to blood flow problems, hormonal disorders, diabetes and psychological factors.