What are some commonly used medications to treat erectile dysfunction?

Patient's question:

Erectile dysfunction, a bit short in sexual activity time, is premature ejaculation. What medication can treat it?

Doctor's answer:

The causes:
1. Psychological ED: Refers to ED caused by adverse physical and psychological factors such as stress, pressure, depression, anxiety, and marital discord, which inhibit the central nervous system.
2. Organic ED:
- Vascular causes: Any condition that may increase blood flow to the corpora cavernosa of the penis or cause penile venous leakage. Examples include atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, etc.
- Neurological factors: Central or peripheral nerve diseases and injuries.
- Surgery and trauma: Result in nerve and vascular damage related to penile erection.
- Endocrine diseases: Diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, and gonadal diseases, among others.

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