Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence can be a pointer to many underlying serious diseases. ED usually refers to the repeated inability to get or maintain an erection while performing the sexual act. Recently conducted studies have shown that 80 per cent of erectile dysfunction (ED) cases are related to the physical vascular system and only 20 per cent to psychological problems.

Though ED is very common but its impact on our life can be devastating. But in spite of the risks and dangers associated with it, men tend to ignore ED and prefer to suffer in silence. They often experience a drop in self- esteem and believe they will become the subject of jokes if they seek treatment for ED or any sexual ailment. But the real fact is that we need to take erectile dysfunction as seriously as coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, stress, smoking, obesity and lack of exercise.

Never ignore ED as it