Erectile dysfunction, also known as erectile dysfunction, is a common sexual dysfunction in men. It involves difficulty getting or maintaining an erection to perform sexual activity.
The vast majority of men have occasional problems with erections. The incidence of recurrent erectile dysfunction or impotence is approximately 50% of men aged 40-70, with the problem becoming more common with increasing age.
Erectile dysfunction often causes great suffering, both for the person who has the problem, but also in relationships. Feelings of inadequacy, depression, anxiety, anger and frustration are common. Many with recurrent erectile dysfunction feel a strong fear of being intimate with a partner. The fear of failure is great.
There are several possible causes of erectile dysfunction.
Physical causes can include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and hormonal imbalance. Medications such as antidepressants and blood pressure-lowering drugs can also negatively affect erectile function. Erectile dysfunction after prostate cancer is very common.
Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction can include anxiety, stress, depression, decreased libido and relationship problems. Repeated episodes of erectile dysfunction can lead to negative expectations in men, creating stress before each new sexual encounter, which in turn impairs erection ability. This negative stress makes it difficult to focus on pleasure, which would instead increase erection ability.
Lifestyle changes with exercise and weight loss can significantly improve erectile function.
How can we help you!
Many people find it difficult to talk about sex as it is a private topic that is not usually discussed. Sexuality can also bring up negative feelings such as guilt and shame for some, which makes it even more difficult to talk about their sexuality.
Our sexologists have many years of experience in conversations and counseling about sexuality. Our experience is your security!
During the first conversation, the sexologist will ask you questions to gain an understanding of the problems you are experiencing and how they affect you. The sexologist will listen carefully and empathetically to what you share and ask follow-up questions to gain a deeper understanding of your experiences, feelings and problems. Together you will discuss possible explanations for the sexual problems and where the sexologist will give you advice and tools. The sexologist may also suggest more counseling sessions.
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