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Erectile Dysfunction

Factors That Cause
Erectile Dysfunction

Whether you've already had troubles with erectile dysfunction or not, you might want to think about whether you are putting yourself at right now. Chances are good that you are healthy and not at risk, but if any of these factors sound like you, it might be time to change the way you live.

And this will help you keep your sex life intact.

Getting Older

While it's true that not all men are going to have troubles with erectile dysfunction as they get older, there does seem to be a link between age and troubles with erection function.

This might be partially due to other causes – lack of physical fitness, other illnesses and diseases – that are also linked with old age, but there are also some concerns that age related hormone drops might also cause the troubles with erectile dysfunction.

According to the Mayo Clinic, up to 80% of all men 75 and older will have troubles with erectile dysfunction. But this doesn’t mean that men of that age need to simply give up on their sex lives.

There many just be some simple changes that need to be made to ensure that prime sexual function is maintained.

Medications

Whenever you are taking a medication, there are side effects – for any medications. And since all of our body chemistries are different, it can be impossible to decide whether someone will react to particular medications in a certain way.

What happens with these medications is that they can inhibit the flow of blood to the penis, which can then cause troubles with stimulation and maintaining that erection.

However, changing medications can often help the patient see improvement in their erections and in their overall sexual performance. Of course, if you are on any medications right now, this doesn’t mean you should just stop taking your prescribed medications.

Illnesses And Diseases

If you have a chronic illness or disease, this too can be affecting the way your body sends blood to the penis. Any troubles with these systems can lead to potential erectile dysfunction troubles:

• Arteries
• Veins
• Nerves
• Kidneys
• Liver
• Lungs
• Heart

As you can see, nearly every part of your major organ systems can in some way affect the way you maintain your erection. In fact, having ED can sometimes be a signal that something bigger is wrong with your body which is why men should get themselves checked out by their doctors.

On the other hand, a lack of testosterone can also put you at risk for erectile dysfunction as can plaque build-up in your arteries as that can hinder blood flow throughout your body.

Emotional Troubles

Since the brain is in control of the rest of your body, when you have troubles with stress and with depression, you might be putting yourself at risk for troubles with erectile dysfunction. Though it seems as though your brain isn't interconnected with the blood flow to your penis, this is not entirely accurate.

When your brain is affected, it can cause troubles with the rest of your body. After all, if your brain isn't able to focus on the needs of the body, some functions are going to suffer.

If you're prone to troubles with your emotions, you might have a greater risk of ED.

Drugs And Alcohol

If you have a substance abuse problem, that can put you at a higher risk of erectile dysfunction. By hindering the body and the mind, you are enhancing the troubles in your arteries and veins, which can cut off the blood flow to your penis.

This is especially the case when you've been using drugs and alcohol for a long period of time. You may have done irrevocable physical damage to your body, which may result in permanent problems with ED.

This includes illegal drugs as well as addictions to legal pharmaceuticals that have not necessarily been prescribed by your doctor.

High Body Fat

If you've overweight, you might also be putting yourself at risk for troubles with erectile dysfunction. Since excess pounds can strain your system and can cause your body to work harder than it should, you might have troubles with getting the blood flow to your penis.

Since the excess body weight also can cause health problems, this can also become a risk factor for erectile dysfunction.

Linked to the risk of being overweight is the idea of a metabolic disorder. If you are suffering from this type of issue, it can lead to troubles with your blood pressure, cholesterol as well as with your ability to process sugar. Men who have larger waistlines are at risk for this type of issues.

Injury

If you've ever had a penis injury, you can also be at risk for erectile dysfunction, obviously. But this risk also extends to any lower body injuries that might be connected to the function of the penis as well. If you're unaware of any injuries, you might want to talk to others who may be able to give you an idea of what past events may be likely to contribute to ED troubles.

Even minor injuries can cause major problems, so when talking to your doctor make sure to discuss any intentional or unintentional penis injuries.

Surgeries

If you've ever had surgery that involved your genital area or that involved the arteries and major organs of your body, this might put you at risk for erectile dysfunction as well. Whenever you disrupt or change the way your body works, you put the rest of your body at risk for future problems as well.

Smoking

Men who smoke also seem to be at a greater risk of developing erectile dysfunction troubles. Since smoking constricts the blood vessels, there can be troubles with blood flow in the penis, which can then lead to greater troubles with erection maintenance.

Smoking also leads to other physical problems which might also increase your chances of ED.

Certain Exercises

Anything that places a lot of pressure on your penis and your scrotum can be problematic for the maintenance of erections. For example, men who bike for long distances can be at a higher risk of erectile dysfunction issues.

This is not to say that exercise is bad, just that some exercises may need to be done in moderation or with protective gear to help the biker protect their sexual function.

Knowing these risk factors can help you make healthier choices in your life which will allow you maintain your ability to have erections for a long period of time.

At the same time, you need to keep in mind that while some men might have all of these risk factors, they may also not have any troubles with their erections.

So while this list seems to factor in the consensus of the medical world, it might not apply to your situation. Some men just have erection problems without any risk factors.

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