Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Causes of erectile dysfunction can include a wide range of factors, which means men and their doctors should consider all the possibilities. Here are the main causes of erectile dysfunction.
Drugs and Medications
Certain medications and drugs are among the causes of erectile dysfunction (impotence). If you are taking medications and also suffering from ED, you should consult your doctor to see if any of the medications may be causing the problem. This also includes the use of illicit and/or recreational drugs. Read more on drugs and medications that may be erectile dysfunction causes
Lifestyle and Nutrition
Many men are surprised to learn that their lifestyle habits and nutrition can have a significant impact on erectile dysfunction. However, habits such as smoking, alcohol use, and lack of physical exercise, along with maintaining a healthy weight and making healthy food and beverage choices, can have an effect on a man’s ability to achieve and maintain an erection. Read More on ED, Lifestyle and Nutrition
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Diet and Erectile Dysfunction Causes
Prostate Cancer Treatments
Men who have prostate cancer have a range of treatment options, each of which can have a significant and varying impact on erectile function and related sexual health issues. Read More on ED and Prostate Cancer Treatment
Can a Prostate Biopsy Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Psychological Causes
Causes of erectile dysfunction are usually physical, but in between 10 and 20 percent of cases the cause of ED is psychological. In addition, even when erectile dysfunction is caused by a physical factor, psychological issues such as stress, fear, guilt, anger, and depression can play a significant role in preventing men from achieving an erection. Read More on Psychological Erectile Dysfunction Causes
BPH and Associated Treatments
Scientists are still uncertain why BPH (enlarged prostate) and its lower urinary tract symptoms are associated with erectile dysfunction. In addition, some treatments for BPH can cause ED. Read more on BPH and Erectile Dysfunction Causes
Blunt Trauma
In young men, erectile dysfunction may be caused by pelvic/perineal trauma—blunt trauma to the perineum, which is the area between the scrotum and anus. Direct trauma to the perineum can result from a bicycle riding and/or injury, a karate kick, getting hit with a hockey stick, falling onto an object, saddle-horn injury from horseback riding, or other accidental injury. (Collinge 2009) The trauma can cause vascular problems in the penis and result in erectile dysfunction. Read more
Other Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
Certain medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease), low testosterone levels, procedures to treat BPH, and environmental factors can contribute to or be erectile dysfunction causes. Read more
