For every decade thereafter, the risk increases by 10%.
While the risk of ED has been linked to older age, men under age 40 are also affected.
Overall, younger men with ED have a highertestosterone count, andfewer comorbid medical conditionsthan their older counterparts.
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They also have a lowerbody mass index (BMI).
BMI is a dated, flawed measure.
It does not take into account factors such asbody composition,ethnicity, sex, race, and age.
Breakdown in any of these systems can lead to ED.
In most cases, more than one factor is involved.
Medication side effects are also included because they can directly influence hormone levels.
While heavy alcohol use can also cause sexual dysfunction, its relation to ED in younger men is uncertain.
Some negative emotions and moods can diminish the ability to get or keep an erection.
On rare occasions, they can even be the sole cause of ED.
Doctors will often take a more extensive approach when diagnosing ED in younger men.
These questions will help them figure out whether the primary cause is likely to be organic or psychogenic.
A combination of lifestyle changes, counseling, medications, and other therapeutic approaches is usually tried first.
Your doctor will also treat any underlying medical conditions or address current treatments for conditions that could be contributing.
For example, you might be able to change a medication that is causing ED.
This includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapy (MBT), and sex therapy.
Counseling may take place with couples or groups, or be conducted on a one-on-one basis.
The resulting vacuum draws blood into the penis, causing engorgement.
An elastic band can then be placed around the base of the penis behind thescrotumto maintain the erection.
Surgery
If all other treatment options fail, surgery might be considered as a last resort.
The most common surgical approach used to treat ED ispenile implant surgery.
It restores blood flow by connecting an artery in the abdomen to one on top of the penis.
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Manynatural remediesfound online or in supplement stores claim to improve erections.
However, the causes of ED in younger men may be different from the causes in older men.
In most cases, ED is treatable.
If you have ED at any age, talk to your doctor.
You may then be referred to see aurologistfor further evaluation and treatment.
It’s also important to be open and honest about the condition when you are having sex with someone.
Vacuum pumps can also help induce an erection.
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