Medication Treatments are available for erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
is a common sexual dysfunction in men that makes it difficult to get or maintain an erection. It can be caused by a number of factors, including:
Physical Health
Heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and smoking can all cause ED.
Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship problems can also interfere with sexual feelings.
Other Factors
Chronic alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord and nerve injuries, and nerve damage from pelvic operations can also cause ED.
ED is not a normal part of aging, but it does become more common with age.
Medication treatments are available for erectile dysfunction.
Other things that can help include:
- Getting more exercise
- Losing weight
- Stopping smoking
- Eating a healthy diet
- Limiting alcohol
- Monitoring blood pressure and blood sugar