Why are some males at risk of ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?
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Below are common risk factors specified by urologists.
Age:
ED is more common in men over 40. Yet, even younger males are reported to have erection problems at times.
Vascular problems:
Since the penis requires adequate blood flow to become erect, vascular problems, or hardening of the arteries – are very often to blame. Almost half of males with diabetes that causes a narrowing of vessels are estimated to suffer from erectile dysfunction. Hypertension or other blood vessel disorders, high cholesterol or low HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol put a man at risk of developing erectile dysfunction.
Endocrine profile:
Hormonal imbalances, brought on by thyroid problems and low testosterone levels, can lead to ED.
Nerve damage:
Diabetes, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's disease can damage penile nerves and trigger erectile dysfunction. Moreover, surgery or radiation to the prostate, bladder, rectum or colon can interfere with nerve signals between the brain and sex organs, thus hindering erections.
Adverse side-effects of medications and substance abuse:
ABOUT 25% of males are estimated to suffer from erectile dysfunction caused by some prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as drugs taken to treat high blood pressure and depression. Durable (chronic) alcohol abuse, drug addiction and smoking badly affect erections at any age.
Psychological risk factors:
Men's performance in bed can be badly impacted on by depression, strain, fear of inability to satisfy a sexual partner, relationship problems, major changes in life (divorce, redundancy, loss or death of a partner).
How to minimize the risk
• To give up smoking
• To stop using drugs or abusing alcohol
• To consume less fat food to keep the cholesterol level low
• To lose weight (especially if you are overweight), to have a healthy nutritious diet, and do exercises regularly in order to lessen the risk of developing diabetes.
• To treat hypertension
• To lessen stress and anxiety by taking a more relaxed approach to lovemaking and by speaking to your intimate partner about your worries
• To prolong foreplay before intimacy to be able to get and sustain an erection, especially as a man becomes older.
If you think you have erectile dysfunction, consult your physician. He or she can advise, treat and, if necessary, send you to a urologist, a medical practitioner who specializes in erection problems.
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