Erectile dysfunction is a common type of male sexual dysfunction: trouble
getting or keeping an erection. **It becomes more common as you get older, and
it is not a natural part of ageing.**
That distinction is the whole point of this page. Something that arrives with
age and is not caused by age is a symptom of something else.
Why it is worth telling your doctor
Some people find it hard to talk to a doctor about sex. **ED can be a sign of
health problems:**
- It may mean your blood vessels are clogged
- It may mean you have nerve damage from diabetes
If you do not see your doctor, those problems go untreated. The erectile
dysfunction may be the least of what is happening — and it may be the only
part of it you can notice without a test.
What can be done
Your doctor can offer several treatments. **For many men the answer is as
simple as taking a pill.**
Other things that may help:
- Getting more exercise
- Losing weight
- Stopping smoking
All three of those also address clogged blood vessels, which is the
connection running through this entire page.
*Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases,
via MedlinePlus.*
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