14/06/2026 13:23 - Salud
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Erectile dysfunction is no longer an exclusive topic of older adults. According to medical consultations registered in Neuquén—a major city in Argentine Patagonia—men between 20 and 90 years old are seeking professional assistance to treat erection problems and improve their sexual performance.
It is the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. It can have physical causes (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular problems), psychological causes (anxiety, stress, depression), or a combination of both.
Sildenafil is a drug originally developed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. Its effect on erections was discovered as a side effect during clinical trials. Marketed as Viagra since 1998, it works by relaxing blood vessels in the penis to facilitate blood flow.
In recent decades, there has been a shift in the patient profile seeking consultation for erection problems. Urologists and sexologists note that increasingly younger men are looking to improve their sexual performance or address performance-related anxieties.
The most common causes among young people include:
Sildenafil is a medication that requires medical prescription. Its use without professional supervision can be dangerous, especially for people with heart conditions, those taking blood pressure medications, or those with a history of strokes.
On the other hand, men in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s are also seeking medical consultations to improve their sexual quality of life. The progressive elimination of taboos around sexuality in old age has allowed more seniors to seek medical solutions for problems they previously suffered in silence.
Modern medicine recognizes that sexuality is an important dimension of quality of life at any age, and older adults have the right to a fulfilling sexual life if they so desire.
The first step is always a professional consultation to rule out underlying causes such as diabetes or cardiovascular problems.
Quitting smoking, exercising, reducing alcohol consumption, and improving diet can significantly improve erectile function.
When the cause is psychological, therapy with a specialized professional can be the most effective treatment.
Erectile dysfunction affects approximately 50% of men over 50 years old
Sildenafil takes between 30 and 60 minutes to take effect
It requires sexual stimulation to work
Its effect lasts approximately 4 hours
Source: LM Neuquén
Alfredo S. Quiroga
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