What Causes Erectile Dysfunction? Find out with Tadalafil
Erectile dysfunction can completely ruin your sexual life if left untreated. And there are various ways that you can treat it.
For example, Tadalafil - often sold under the brand name Cialis in the UK - is commonly used to treat medical issues such as erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
But before we get into that, it’s essential to understand what even causes ED in the first place since there are a variety of factors that can be in play. From poor mental health and problems with stress to diseases like diabetes or cardiovascular disease, the causes of erectile dysfunction can differ from one man to another.
Cause of Erectile Dysfunction
The process of male sexual arousal is more complicated than you may realize. It involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. And erectile dysfunction can occur due to a problem with any of these.
In many cases, erectile dysfunction can be due to a physical disease:
- Heart disease
- Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome — a condition involving increased blood pressure, high insulin levels, body fat around the waist, and high cholesterol
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Certain prescription medications
- Tobacco Usage
- Peyronie's disease — development of scar tissue inside the penis
- Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse
- Sleep disorders
- Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate
- Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord
- Low testosterone
In other cases, there can be more psychological factors in play, such as stress, depression, or anxiety.
How Tadalafil Can Help?
Tadalafil is a commonly used medication for erectile dysfunction, and it can help you recover your potency.
Apart from leading to better sexual stimulation, Tadalafil works by increasing blood flow to the penis, helping the patient get (and keep) an erection. When aroused, this combination of relaxation and increased blood flow allows the penis to fill with blood, which results in an erection.
Should You Use Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction?
Due to the nature of the different problems that may cause erectile dysfunction, you may require a drug or treatment specific to your case. However, in most general cases, Tadalafil works great for male impotence.
Despite that, you should use this medication with caution and always consult your doctor before deciding to use it regularly.
Authored By
HARMINDER ‘HARMY’ KAUR
BSc(hons) Pharmacy
GPhC Number: 2061107
Reviewed By
GURDEV SEHMI
BSc Pharm, MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber, Superintendent Pharmacist, Clinical Lead
GPhC Number: 2050925