What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a male sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability of the patient to achieve an erection. It is one of the most common sexual disorders, diagnosed in the male population, with over half of men, aged forty or above, likely to experience this problem at some point in adulthood. There are many causes of erectile dysfunction, some of which are listed below: Hormonal imbalance. Arteries supplying blood to male genital tissues becoming rigid, which restricts blood flow to the penis Neurological imbalances, affecting the signaling pathway, which is responsible for causing the penis to become hard and erect. Psychological problems such as anxiety and depression. Health practitioners classify the failure to achieve an erection for more than 50 percent of the time, when desired, as a case of erectile dysfunction. Since the problem can affect the sexual life of a person, it becomes important to seek treatmen...