Integumentary system 
Muscular System 
Skeletal System 
Nervous System 
Cardiovascular system 
Embedded system 
Genetics 
Endocrine system 
Respiratory system 
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জীবদেহের গঠন 
কোশের আকৃতি 
মানুষের দেহের কোশের আকৃতি 
বিভিন্ন শারীরবৃত্তীয় কাজ 
উদ্ভিদদেহে ও প্রাণীদেহে কোশের কাজের বিশেষত্ব ও কলার প্রকারভেদ 
প্রাণীকোশের গঠন - A Neural
- B Psychogenic
- C Hormonal
- D Vascular
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual activity. ED can be classified into several types based on its underlying cause. One of these types is psychogenic ED, which is caused by psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Psychogenic ED is the second most common type of ED after vascular ED. Depression is a common cause of psychogenic ED and can lead to decreased sexual desire and performance anxiety.
Depression can affect various aspects of sexual function, including libido, erectile function, and ejaculation. Patients with depression may experience ED due to alterations in the levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which are responsible for regulating sexual function. In addition, depression can affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, which controls the production of testosterone, a hormone that plays a crucial role in erectile function.
Psychogenic ED is usually diagnosed based on a comprehensive medical history, physical examination, and psychological assessment. The treatment of psychogenic ED involves addressing the underlying psychological issues through psychotherapy or counseling. In some cases, medication such as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5 inhibitors) may also be prescribed to improve erectile function.
In summary, psychogenic ED is a type of erectile dysfunction caused by psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Depression is a common cause of psychogenic ED and can affect various aspects of sexual function. The treatment of psychogenic ED involves addressing the underlying psychological issues through psychotherapy or counseling.
Reproductive System
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