Erectile Dysfunction (Erection Problems) in a male can have a profound impact not only on the couple but on the entire family. Its fallout from interpersonal discord to divorce can devastate a family structure.

The medical practitioner or the family physician may be the first medical person to sense the sexual discord existing in a couple. Early treatment prevents deterioration of interpersonal relationships and the consequent problems. Incidence of Erectile Dysfunction (Erection Problems) is surprisingly high.

Shyness, ignorance, reluctance to confide about private matters, not knowing where to seek the help from prevent the practitioner from assessing a true incidence of Erectile Dysfunction (Erection Problems) in his practice. At 50 yrs of age 1 out of 10 men in America suffers from Erectile Dysfunction (Erection Problems).

Cross-sectional epidemiological studies from around the world reveal that 30-50% of men aged 40-70 years report some degree of Erectile Dysfunction. About 150 million men worldwide are unable to achieve and maintain an erection adequate for satisfactory sexual intercourse.

Age is the variable most strongly associated with Erectile Dysfunction; between the ages of 40 to 70 years, the incidence of moderate Erectile Dysfunction (Erection Problems) doubles from 17% to 34%, whereas that of severe Erectile Dysfunction (Erection Problems) triples from 5% to 15%.

When Erectile Dysfunction (Erection Problems) proves to be a pattern or a persistent problem, it can interfere with a man’s self-image as well as his and his partner’s sexual life. Erectile Dysfunction (Erection Problems) may also be a sign of a physical or emotional problem that requires treatment.