Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

The Massachusetts Male Aging Study of 1994 and other similar later studies revealed that more than 52% of all men over the age of 40 experience some degree of ED. The percentage men with this problem increases with age starting with approximately 40% at the age of 40 increasing to approximately 70% at the age of 70.

Prescription Drugs

There are numerous prescription and over-the-counter drugs that can potentially lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). It can also disrupt hormonal balance, nerve function, or blood circulation, increasing the risk of ED or causing erectile problems.

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Prostate Cancer

A degree and severity of erectile dysfunction usually occurs right after surgery to remove the prostate, regardless the type of surgery, stage of cancer and the skill of the surgeon to try to spare the nerve that controls erections.

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Smoking and Drinking

If you are someone who tends to light up while drinking, you could be further increasing your risk for erectile problems. For men under the age of 40, smoking is the biggest cause of erectile dysfunction.

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Neurological Diseases

Sexual disorders are common in patients with neurologic disorders and need to be addressed because they may be relevant for diagnosis, affect the quality of life, and respond to treatment.

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Diabetes

Although diabetes and erectile dysfunction (ED) are two separate conditions, research has shown that up to 75% of men suffering from diabetes experience some degree of ED. ED is especially common in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Vascular Diseases

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions worldwide and is a significant risk factor for heart disease. However, its impact on sexual function, particularly erectile dysfunction (ED), is less often discussed.

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Pelvic Surgery

Spinal cord injuries may result in erectile dysfunction (ED) as it may damage the nerves that trigger erections. When these nerves no longer work, ED results. Bicycling for long periods of time can also reduce blood flow to the penis, resulting in ED.

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Stress

It's likely that if a man has an erection when he is sleeping, but not in other situations, the cause might be psychological. Most men have some type of sexual problem in their lives. The most common issues include performance anxiety and erectile dysfunction (ED).

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Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a risk factor for many conditions that can lead to ED, such as heart disease. People with high cholesterol are more likely to have ED because of high cholesterol and heart diseases. Without enough blood flow to the penis, you can't achieve an erection.

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VACURECT™ in the Media

The VACURECT is a vacuum erection device that uses negative pressure to draw blood into the penis, helping men to achieve and maintain an erection that is sufficient for intercourse. The VACURECT is revolutionary compared to other traditional vacuum erection devices on the market, and it is also the only one-piece vacuum erection device available.

The VACURECT is known for its sleek design, ease of use, and it can also be used for penile rehabilitation. Unlike other devices, the VACURECT comes with 10 unique silicone constriction rings that meet the needs of most men. However, research has shown that penis size and circumference have increased over the past 29 years and can also vary significantly. These differences and increases have a direct impact on how well a vacuum erection device works. If the device is too small or too large, it can cause discomfort, create a poor seal, or deliver undesired results.

A study published in Sexual Medicine Reviews in 2020 found that satisfaction and continued use of a vacuum erection device decrease significantly if it does not fit properly or does not seal effectively. Sexual health specialists have also emphasized the need for various sizes of vacuum erection devices.

Dr. John P. Mulhall, a leading figure in penile rehabilitation, stressed that a vacuum erection device should fit the patient — not the other way around. Likewise, clinics that specialize in sexual rehabilitation after prostate replacement regularly provide patients with different sized VEDs and report higher satisfaction when the fit is appropriate.

Although the standard model of the VACURECT has over 300,000 satisfied patients worldwide, the developers of the VACURECT have taken the importance of a larger device into account. A larger VACURECT has now been launched, namely the VACURECT PLUS. The availability of the VACURECT PLUS will help more men feel seen and accommodated.

While the VACURECT works well for the average man, the addition of the VACURECT PLUS allows the device to be used successfully and over the long term by a wider variety of men — especially those with larger or longer penis sizes. VACUHEALTH aims to normalize the treatment of erection problems, regardless of the cause, and therefore strives to recognize the full spectrum of human diversity. The larger VACURECT PLUS is not just a luxury for some users — it is a necessity.