Erectile dysfunction and your health

Getting an erection is a complex process, and there are many reasons why it may not be working for you. A good erection requires free-flowing blood to the penis, so anything that adversely affects your blood flow could cause problems. This is particularly true if you are already on medication that controls or changes your blood. Indeed, if you have severe heart disease, not only will you probably also suffer from erectile dysfunction, but your doctor will warn you against having sex at all because of the strain it will put on your heart.

Conditions that can cause erectile dysfunction

Smoking and drinking – whilst smoking isn’t strictly a health condition, it has been noted that nicotine can narrow the blood vessels that lead to the penis. This narrowing prevents enough blood from reaching the penis, and therefore affects the quality of the erection. Alcohol in the bloodstream also reduces the effectiveness of your erection, so if you’re a heavy smoker and a heavy drinker, reducing or giving up could have the result you desire.
Diabetes – men with diabetes can also suffer from erectile dysfunction. Diabetes is a blood-related disease, and both the problem and the medication may have a negative effect on your ability to get an erection.
Obesity – when you are severely overweight, your body has to work harder to keep you alive. A bad diet and little or no exercise can affect how quickly and efficiently the blood is pumped by your heart. You simply may not have enough strength to get the erection you want
Medication – the medications prescribed for certain conditions can have side effects that cause erectile dysfunction. Check the list of side-effects of any medications you’re taking – particularly for blood pressure or depression – or ask your GP if this might be the cause of your problem.
Surgery or injury – in some cases, injury or certain surgical procedures may cause erectile dysfunction, although this is not as common as other medical reasons for the condition.

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