What are erection problems
#adult When men become sexually aroused, hormones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels work together to create an erection. Nerve signals sent from the brain to the penis stimulate muscles to relax. This allows blood to flow back to the tissue in the penis. Once the blood fills the penis and an erection is achieved, the blood vessels to the penis close so that the erection is maintained. After sexual arousal, the veins of the penis reopen, allowing blood to drain back out.
At some point in a man's life, he may have trouble achieving or maintaining an erection. Erection problems occur when you are unable to get or maintain an erection that is firm enough to have intercourse. For most men, this problem occurs occasionally and is not a serious problem. However, if you are unable to get an erection for a quarter of the time or more, you may have a health problem that requires medical attention. Erection problems are also known as:
