At some point in your life, you might experience erection issues. Some men have trouble getting an erection, while others have trouble maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Erection issues are a common problem for both older and younger men. If you only experience erection problems occasionally, it’s nothing to worry about. However, if you have been having erection issues 25% of the time or more, you might need to speak to a medical professional.
Erection issues are also known as erectile dysfunction, ED, male impotence, and sexual dysfunction. Approximately 40% of men have had erection problems by age 40 and 70% of men will experience sexual dysfunction by age 70. You don’t have to worry though, because erection issues can be treated.
Both physiological and psychological problems can cause erection issues. Your doctor can evaluate your current health status and complete medical history to help you determine the cause of your erection problems.