In the Canary Islands, the percentage of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction 40 and 50 years between is from 40%. In males with more than 70 years the percentage amounts to 70%. This means that in Canary Islands more than 330.000 men suffer from this pathology; however, only 17% request a consultation with a specialist. On the other hand, the figure of diagnosed cases is 56.000, so the number of cases undiagnosed is more than 275.000 men. In addition, the anxiety and stress produced by confinement has caused the number of consultations about this pathology to increase.
Director Cabinet Urology and Andrology from Las Palmas, Pablo Juárez del Dago, affirms that "Having erection problems is not normal at any age". What is true is that there is a greater number of cases at higher ages, but it is essential not to stop treating.
According to various studies, the 80% of men who suffer from this pathology does not go to a specialist due to embarrassment. most of the cases are associated with psychogenic causes or habits that can be corrected.
On the other hand, erectile dysfunction can also occur as a result of other conditions such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer treatments, or heart conditions. The important is treat this pathology in time in order to prevent other serious cardiovascular or neurological diseases. In addition, another risk of not doing it leads to self-esteem problems and anxiety disorders.