Question

Compare and contrast infertility and erectile dysfunction. What are the possible causes and treatments of each?

Answer 1

In erectile dysfunction, the male is able to produce good sperms but only erection or arousal is the problem, while in case of infertility the person is unable to produce healthy and good amount of sperm.

Causes of erectile dysfunction-

High cholesterol.

High blood pressure.

Diabetes.

Obesity

Treatment of erectile dysfunction-

Vascular reconstructive surgery is done to improve blood flow in penis

Exercise and hormonal intakes.

Causes of Infertility

Health issues such as obesity, sugar, cholesterol etc.

Genetic defect

Early age masturbation

Treatment of Infertility

Modulation of estrogen

sex hormone suppression

Answer 2

Infertility is the incapacity to conceive an offspring while erectile dysfunction is the incapacity to get aroused so as to engage in sexual intercourse (mostly in men).

Erectile dysfunction could be caused by stress, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. Therefore treating it requires maintaining a healthy lifestyle of nutrition and exercise.

Infertility can be caused by disorders of reproductive organs such as endometriosis and occlusion in the tubes. This can be treated by assisted reproduction (IVF), corrective surgery and education.