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What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
 

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Medical Problems

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    The most common cause of erectile dysfunction is directly related to overall health. Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, nerve damage and injury to the pelvis are among the most typical medical causes.

Medications

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    Many antidepressants and high blood pressure medications have been tied to erectile dysfunction. Altering your medical treatment can often reverse the symptoms.

Testosterone

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    Although rare, some cases of impotence are caused by a decreased level of testosterone.

Psychological Problems

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    The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse claims that doctors once believed that most cases of erectile dysfunction were purely mental. It is now known that very few occurrences are related to mental health.

Narcotics

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    Drugs, alcohol and tobacco can affect sexual performance by damaging the nervous system, dulling the senses and altering the mind.

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