How do I know my ED is physical and not mental?
by Admin
Posted on 22-03-2023 05:52 PM
Most men occasionally fail to get or keep an erection. It can be caused by:
stress
anxiety
drinking too much alcohol
if it happens more often, it may be caused by some physical diseases, for example diabetes or some mental health problems. See your gp or go to a sexual health clinic if erection problems keep happening. It could be a sign of an underlying health condition.
When to see a doctor
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the most common sexual dysfunctions in men include lack of interest, premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. The latter affects 52% of men between the ages of 40 and 70, including mild, moderate and complete forms of ed.
Organic or physical causes for sexual dysfunction in men include vascular, hormonal and neurologic factors. Concerning vascular causes, the risk factors for atherosclerosis (including smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes (diabetics do not respond well to pills like sildenafil (viagra)) and high cholesterol are also risk factors for erectile dysfunction. Since a straddle injury or use of a narrow saddle can obstruct and impair arteries to the penis, bicycle riding is also considered a risk factor for erectile dysfunction.
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