Overview

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition affecting males, which is related to the reproductive organ (the penis).  ED can be divided into the following categories:

Vascular erectile dysfunction - Includes causes that affect the blood vessels that send blood to the tissues of the penis

• Neurogenic erectile dysfunction-  Due to nerve problems affecting the penis

• Hormonal erectile dysfunction - Happens because of a deficiency of the testosterone hormone.

• Psychogenic erectile dysfunction -  Psychological conditions-thoughts   

                                     

Causes

• Increased age  

• Being physically inactive    

• Diabetes                                                                                    

• Hypertension                     

• Stress                                                                                                                   

• Obesity

• Depression    

• Autoimmune conditions                                                                                              

• Smoking and Alcohol intake 

Symptoms

• Inability to get an erection 

• Inability to maintain an erection for a prolonged time

• Decreased libido                                                                                 

• Stress, lack of confidence and Relationship Disputes can impact one's life.

Ayurvedic view

Klaibya - Due to aggravation of vata dosha that enters shukra vaha srotas(male reproductive system) and leads to improper functioning of the male reproductive organ that takes role in coitus, this is erectile dysfunction. It has also got psychological and physical weakness as a cause, which can also lead to this condition. Ayurveda way of approach is to bring, dosha back to prakruta awastha(balance state), adopt vajikarana(aphrodisiac )medicine and treat internally and externally to treat by ayurvedic panchakarma treatment (also yoga, remove manovaha sroto dushti-measures to improve mental health, which causes erectile dysfunction.