Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) & Diabetes

Diabetes mean  opening of the Gate  to invite more diseases  and Erectile  Dysfunction  is one of them. It is been  estimated  that about 35-75% of men with diabetes will  experience at  least some degree of Erectile Dysfunction ----- also called impotence ---during their lifetime.

Men with diabetes can have Erectile Dysfunction 10 to 15 years earlier than men without diabetes. As men with diabetes age, Erectile Dysfunction becomes even more common. Earlier above the age of 50, the likelihood of was having difficulties with an Erection occurs in approximately 50-60% of men with diabetes and above age 70, there was about a 95% likelihood of having some difficulty with Erectile Function, but now even cases of Erectile Dysfunction due to Diabetes are being noticed in youth also.

Why Do Diabetic Men Have Erectile Dysfunction?

The causes of Erectile Dysfunction in men with diabetes are complex and involve impairments in nerve, blood vessel and muscle function.

To get an Erection, men need healthy blood vessels, nerves, male hormones, and a desire to be sexually stimulated. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels and nerves that control erection. Therefore, even if you have normal amounts of male hormones and you have the desire to have sex, you still may not be able to achieve a firm Erection.

What Treatments Are Available for Men With Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction?

Men with diabetes having trouble with achieving and/or maintaining an Erection can take oral medicine but it must be discussed with the Doctor first.

Additional treatments men with diabetes might want to consider include intra cavernous injection therapy, vacuum constriction devices, intra urethral therapy, and sex therapy.

 Which is the Best Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetes? 

It depends on many factors including a man's health and their ability to tolerate the treatment. Discuss the matter with a qualified Sexologist and finalize the best treatment for your situation.