Erection problems are common.

It is estimated that around one third of men over the age of 40 will experience some sort of erection problem. The fact is guys at any age can experience erection problems and the fact that millions of men have received treatment for erection problems already should put your mind at ease that you are not alone.

You should be able to enjoy a satisfying sex life whatever your age. While all men notice that their sexual response slows down as they get older, erection problems are not an inevitable part of ageing. Sometimes medical conditions that often accompany older age, such as high blood pressure, may cause erection problems and may need to be treated.

Erection problems are treatable.

Having an erection problem – being unable to get or keep an erection long enough for satisfying sex – is common. It’s also a medical condition that can be treated.

Erection problems may happen once in a while, or all the time. There are many different causes, and treating the cause may be all that’s needed to put the problem right. Other times specific treatment may be needed.

Either way, your GP can help you to find the treatment that will work best for you. So take the first step in improving your sex life and getting your confidence back: talk to your GP.

Erection problems have many causes.

Erection problems are often due to a combination of physical factors and psychological causes. And it can be a vicious cycle – having an erection problem might reduce your desire to have sex because you’re not confident your erection will last long enough for satisfying sex.

Talking to your GP to work out what may be causing erection problems is the first step to helping you enjoy sex like you used to.

Erection problems often occur alongside other common medical conditions, such as disorders of:

  • the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disorders)
  • the nerves (neurological disorders)
  • blood sugar (diabetes)

In addition issues such as excess drinking of alcohol, smoking, relationship and stress related issues can contribute to erection problems. It may be that you need treatment for another condition that’s causing your erection problems.