The main symptom for erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain an erection. When this happens, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible and start further investigations on this subject. The sooner this condition is discovered, the higher are the chances to get cured.
This inability to maintain or have an erection is also directly connected to the sexual interest, desire and ability to have an orgasm.
Regarding the diagnosis for impotence, before you rush into a conclusion, a physical examination will be performed while the sexual history will be analyzed in order to determine the causes for impotence.
Communication and honesty must exist when dealing with impotence because your health professional must be informed regarding all sexual problems you encountered in the past an all the other symptoms you might be experiencing now. In this way, it is important to determine the frequency of this inability to maintain an erection, whether it happens occasionally or all the time.
Due to the fact that psychological reasons could also cause impotence, a combination between a psychological test and a physical one is recommended too.