Should I Be Worried if my Partner Is Having Problems with Erections? at Trina’s blog

Should I Be Worried if my Partner Is Having Problems with Erections?

I’m a big fan of Cory Silverberg’s sex columns . To read this entire article the full article go to: http://sexuality.about.com/od/sexual_worries/a/erection_prob.htm

Erections in some ways are like the canary in the coal mine. A man’s ability to get and maintain an erection can be impacted by everything from diet and stress to medications and disease. Sometimes erection problems are a known side effect and other times they can be the first sign that something is wrong (or at least the first sign either of you notice).

Erection problems may be caused by many factors, and could be the result of more than one issue. In some cases, the erection problems are a symptom of a bigger problem. For example, several studies have pointed to erection problems as an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease. In other cases, erection problems result from the treatment or a side effect of a condition (for example from medications used to treat a disease, or stress caused by living with an illness or disability). The earlier you start talking with your doctor or healthcare provider about erection problems the sooner you can either rule out bigger issues, or start to deal with them to resolve your erectile difficulties. Here are some causes of erection problems:

Disability, diseases, chronic illnesses and conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, thyroid conditions, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury.
Treatments for physical and mental illnesses and conditions, for example some treatments for prostate cancer or medications to treat physical and mental illnesses.
Mental health issues, including depression and post traumatic stress disorder.
Recreational drug use, including smoking, alcohol , and other drugs.
A variety of external factors including stress, diet, financial problems, problems at work, etc.