Impotence is the last word that any man would want to hear. Perhaps, it is no big surprise that erectile dysfunction is surrounded by innumerable misconceptions. But times have changed now with new discoveries in the medical world, which has shed more light on the minutest of details about erectile dysfunction. It is no longer seen as a shameful and embarrassing health secret to be kept under wraps forever. Another myth that is debunked is that impotence is only found in aged men or age factor contributes to the genesis of erectile dysfunction. A correlation between age and impotence can be established considering the fact that with age comes many health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. This does not mean that younger men are exempted from erectile dysfunction. Certain lifestyle patterns and psychological issues can also increase the vulnerability of impotence at a young age.

Penile erection is an inseparable part of sex. Put simply, whatever turns you on sexually causes erection. But the science behind erection is that the penis has twin chambers called corpus cavernosa. When a person is sexually stimulated, blood rushes to the penis. The walls of the chambers then expand to let the blood flow in. As the chambers fill with blood, you get an erection. A whole host of sequential body processes work in tandem to cause the erection; so any disruption in any of those processes can lead to failure in getting an erection. Apart from this, any health condition that interrupts the free flow of blood either by blocking arteries or calcifying the arteries can also cause erectile dysfunction. Psychological causes of impotence can be stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problem, and lack of interest in sex.

Your doctor can start the diagnosis by analyzing your detailed medical and psychosexual history and conducting a thorough physical examination. The physical examination may comprise a variety of laboratory tests such as complete blood count, urine test, lipid profile, and serum creatinine test. Based on the outcome of the results, your doctor can have a detailed discussion with you and your partner about further treatment.

Erectile dysfunction treatment can give you the best possible result when you are under the supervision of a doctor. Cialis, a 36-hour pill, is a prescription medication that helps in getting an erection and maintaining it to have sexual intercourse. Tadalafil, a PDE5 inhibitor, is the active ingredient in Cialis. PDE5 is an enzyme that interferes with the normal flow of blood to the penis, causing erectile dysfunction. The action of PDE5 is prevented by tadalafil to produce normal erection. Cialis can be taken once in every 36 hours. Cialis dosage can be adjusted to get the best results out of it. It is the only medication that offers an opportunity to take one pill and be all set for the weekend. Firm and lasting erections let you have longer sexual sessions.

In 1998, the FDA approved Viagra as a prescription medication for safe and effective erectile dysfunction treatment. Sildenafil citrate, the active ingredient in Viagra, is a PDE-5 inhibitor drug that increases blood flow to the penis to improve erections. To get the best results out of impotence pills such as Viagra, it should be taken exactly as directed by doctor. It is usually taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual intercourse. Viagra should not be taken more than once per day. Viagra 50mg dosage is recommended for most men to start with. But based on tolerance and effectiveness, the dosage can be adjusted to Viagra 25mg or Viagra 100mg.