For many years, the only way to get Viagra was to go to a drugstore and buy it from a cashier. Although this is still very common, today there are other options available for those who need or want to take advantage of Viagra’s many benefits.
This article will briefly explore how the drug and its components work and how they may be able to help men with erectile dysfunction (ED). Before you start taking Viagra or any other ED treatment, it is important to understand what Causes ED and what you can do about it.
What Is ED?
ED is the medical term used when a man is unable to maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. In other words, ED is the inability to produce an erection that is sufficiently firm to support vaginal or anal penetration. It is commonly associated with age – although it can occur at any time – and many different diseases and conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and prostate problems.
There are four classifications of ED:
Class I ED – Impulse Control Disorder
In this type of ED, the patient is unable to prevent himself from having an erection even when it is inappropriate or harmful. For example, if the man is asleep, unconscious, or intoxicated, or if it is a painful or harmful erection. In these cases, the patient needs to seek medical help immediately because there is an elevated risk of medical complications.
This type of ED usually implies an underlying psychological issue that needs to be addressed. It can also be a sign of an addiction problem if the patient is unable to control his urge to have an erection. Sometimes this impulse control disorder is triggered by anxiety or depression and can be improved by psychotherapy or medication. In other cases, ED may be due to a vasovagal reaction where the patient has over-reacted to a stimulus (e.g., seeing or thinking about a woman in distress or danger). In these cases, vasodilation (increased blood flow to the penis) has caused ED. A combination of the two: anxiety or depression leading to ED due to a vasovagal reaction, is possible. In such cases, both conditions need to be treated.
Class II ED – Premature Ejaculation
This type of ED is also known as “ejaculatory dysfunction” or “rapid eye fixation.” It can be a problem where the patient is unable to control the rapidity with which he discharges his semen. Sometimes this disorder is associated with a neurological problem such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis, but it can also be caused by a physical problem such as an obstructed prostate gland or damage to the nerves that control the pelvic muscles. In addition, certain medications can also cause Class II ED, so patients should tell their doctor of any prescriptions they are taking.
If you are worried that you may be experiencing Class II ED, then you should talk to your doctor about it. In some cases, this type of ED can be improved with counseling or medication. In other cases, it may need to be treated with surgery. If surgery is required, then there are various treatments available, such as intraurethral prosthesis implantation or radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) of the pelvic nerves. This is a relatively minor and common procedure where a surgeon uses a special tool to disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses between the brain and the pelvic muscles. During the procedure, the patient is given a local anesthetic and sedation (if necessary).
Class III ED – Mild ED
This type of ED is also known as “simple erethism” or “senile erection.” It is the partial or complete inability to get an erection that occurs in middle-aged and older men. It is usually associated with a physical problem such as heart disease or diabetes that makes it difficult for the blood to reach the penis or a neurological problem that has caused damage to the nerves that control the erectile process. In some cases, men with mild ED can have an orgasm but are unable to keep an erection long enough for vaginal or anal penetration. In other cases, men with mild ED are able to have orgasms but are unable to get or maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. In all types of ED, the inability to get an erection causes distress to the patient and sometimes his partner. Fortunately, there are many treatments available to help men with mild ED. These include medication and sometimes surgery. In most cases, mild ED can be improved with medication. In other cases, it may need to be treated with surgery. If surgery is required, then there are various treatments available, such as the implantation of a pellet in the penis (the penile pellet implant) or a vacuum device that is placed inside the penis and draws blood into the corpus cavernosum (CC). In some cases, men with mild ED can have an orgasm but are unable to keep an erection long enough for vaginal or anal penetration. In other cases, men with mild ED are able to have orgasms but are unable to get or maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. In all types of ED, the inability to get an erection causes distress to the patient and sometimes his partner.
Class IV ED – Severe ED
This type of ED is also known as “complete impotence” or “incapacitating ED.” It is the complete inability to get an erection for any reason that prevents sexual activity. In most cases, men with severe ED have medical problems that make it difficult for the blood to move around in the penis. However, in some cases, patients with severe ED do not have any underlying medical conditions that can be identified. The cause of this type of ED is unknown and it can be extremely distressing for both the patient and the partner who is trying to have sex with him. In general, there is no known cure for severe ED. However, treatment is focused on alleviating distress and restoring sexual performance as much as possible. In many cases, men with severe ED can have an orgasm but are unable to keep an erection long enough for vaginal or anal penetration. In other cases, men with severe ED are able to have orgasms but are unable to get or maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. In all types of ED, the inability to get an erection causes distress to the patient and sometimes his partner.
If you are worried that you may be experiencing severe ED, then you should talk to your doctor about it. In most cases, men with severe ED can have an orgasm but are unable to keep an erection long enough for vaginal or anal penetration. In other cases, men with severe ED are able to have orgasms but are unable to get or maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse. There is no known cure for severe ED. However, treatment is focused on alleviating distress and restoring sexual performance as much as possible.
There are many different types of ED, but they can all be treated effectively with proper medical help. The main issue is for the patient to find the right treatment for him. If you want to read more, then you can visit the National Institute of Health (NIH) to learn more about ED and its different types. Remember to consult your doctor to determine the underlying cause of ED before starting any treatment.