Cause of Erectile Dysfunction

Problems with the vascular system are now recognized as the most common causes of erectile dysfunction. Doctors now recognize that erectile dysfunction can be a clue to an underlying cardiovascular disease.

Erectile dysfunction and heart disease
Erectile dysfunction is a common condition in men, and increases with age. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and also increases in prevalence with advancing years. The common link between erectile dysfunction and heart or vascular disease is endothelial dysfunction that leads to vascular insufficiency or blockage of the coronary and penile arteries. Because the penile arteries are smaller, symptoms of erectile dysfunction may precede those of heart disease by several years. It is logical, therefore, that a patient complaining of erectile dysfunction should alert the physician to look for cardiovascular risk factors. Early treatment of these risk factors may help to prevent or retard symptoms of vascular insufficiency. There are many natural treatments available for heart disease. Google " sahelian heart disease " for natural ways to treat vascular problems.

Erectile dysfunction and stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer and it is the major cause of worldwide long-term disability after the age of 60. Stroke has an important psychological and emotional impact on the patient and his environment. Stoke can be a cause of erectile dysfunction, low libido, or various sexual difficulties. The process that causes vascular problems in stroke is often a cause of erectile dysfunction, due to thickening of the blood vessel walls and reduction of blood flow.

Insulin resistance as cause of erectile dysfunction
Insulin resistance is associated with defective vascular nitric oxide production and impaired insulin-induced dilation of blood vessels, both of which are likely to cause erectile dysfunction. Diagnosing and treating insulin resistance should be part of the initial management plan for erectile dysfunction. There are natural ways to lower blood sugar. Google " sahelian diabetes " for natural ways to treat blood sugar and insulin resistance problems.

Hypertension as cause of erectile dysfunction
The prevalence of erectile dysfunction is not increased among hypertensive and prehypertensive young men between the ages of 25 to 40 compared with men with normal blood pressure. Moreover, higher blood pressures is not associated with worse erections among all men in this age group. Apparently, it takes years for hypertension to cause erectile dysfunction. However, many of the medicines prescribed by doctors to treat hypertension are a cause of erectile dysfunction and can accelerate the onset of this condition.

Prescription drugs as cause of erectile dysfunction
It has been known for quite some time that certain drugs cause erectile dysfunction. The most common of these drugs are the SSRI antidepressants such as Prozac, and beta blockers such as Inderal. Beta blockers are used for cardiovascular conditions.

Anti-anxiety drugs as cause of erectile dysfunction
Sedatives, hypnotics and anti-anxiety drugs can quickly cause erectile dysfunction, sometimes within days.

Blood pressure medications as cause of erectile dysfunction
Diuretics, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers are frequent causes of erectile dysfunction.

NSAIDs as cause of erectile dysfunction
Researchers in Finland discovered that the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs increases the risk of erectile dysfunction in middle-age and elderly men. NSAIDs include prescription and over the counter drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen mainly used for arthritis or musculoskeletal pain.

Herbs as cause of erectile dysfunction
High doses of kava can numb nerve endings and may be a cause of erectile dysfunction.

5-HTP as cause of erectile dysfunction
5-HTP may be a cause of erectile dysfunction since it converts into serotonin. Serotonin inhibits proper sexual function. 

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