Symptoms

One of the first symptoms that might indicate Erectile Dysfunction is a significant extension of the time needed to obtain an erection. You should think about the possibility of sexual dysfunction when, despite the excitement and adequate circumstances,  achieving erection takes much more time than before or the erection is not sustained long enough to reach orgasm. Other distressing symptoms that should prompt a visit to a specialist may include problems with delayed ejaculation,  small amount of semen ejected during an ejaculation or a weaker response to sexual stimulation. Decrease in libido and sexual satisfaction are also characteristic features of erectile dysfunction. The presence of other diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or arteriosclerosis may suggest organic cause of the problem, whereas some circumstances (i.e. ability to get and maintain an erection during masturbation or morning erections) indicate rather psychological background of ED. Note that although the underlying cause of dysfunction may be suspected basing on specific symptoms, their presence requires further investigation and careful examination. Without proper diagnosis it is not possible to know the true cause of sexual dysfunction, and thus implement appropriate treatment.