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Developing a physical condition or illness that interferes with the body's blood flow and nerve impulses can contribute to erectile dysfunction. Finding the cause is crucial for restoration of sexual function.
Diabetes
Diabetes with chronically high levels of blood glucose can damage nerves and small blood vessels in the body. This can prevent nerve impulses and blood flow necessary for erections. (Refs. 1, 2.)
Vascular Disease
Arteriosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of the arteries) leads to a reduction in blood flow, which can contribute to erectile dysfunction. (Refs. 1, 2.)
Neurological Problems
Brain and spinal cord injuries, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia, interrupt the transfer of nerve impulses from the brain to the penis, which results in impotence. Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease can also cause impotence. (Refs. 1, 2.)
Drugs
Prescription medications can contribute to impotence, as can over-the-counter medicine. Long-term use of alcohol and illicit drugs can affect the nervous and vascular systems, causing impotence. (Refs. 1, 2.)
Pelvic Trauma
Physical trauma to the pelvic region or spinal cord can affect the nerves, veins and arteries necessary for an erection. Surgery performed on this area of the body can have the same effect. (Refs. 1, 2.)
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