Why Do I Have Erectile Dysfunction?

December 26, 2019

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or keep an erection.  This can be a huge embarrassment for the men that experience this and may even cause relationship problems.  If you’re struggling with erectile dysfunction, you are probably feeling frustrated that you don’t know why this is happening and what you can do about it.  Here are 5 reasons that you may be experiencing erectile dysfunction.  (Related: urology doctor New York, urologist New York, urologist Manhattan)
 

Obesity

Men who struggle with obesity have a higher chance of having elevated cholesterol, hypertension, high blood pressure, and diabetes, which all contribute to erectile dysfunction.

Sleep disorders

Men’s bodies produce testosterone when they are sleeping, so if you are unable to sleep at night, it may be decreasing your testosterone levels, which can result in decreased sex drive and trouble getting an erection.

Alcohol

Alcohol is a depressant and if used in excess, it can decrease sexual desire and make it difficult for a man to get or keep an erection during sexual activities.  In addition, dehydration is a common effect of alcohol, which can lead to decreased blood volume and increased angiotensin; these hormones are associated with erectile dysfunction.

Stress/anxiety

Stress and anxiety can interrupt how your brain sends messages to your penis to allow extra blood flow.  This can be a bad cycle because if you are experiencing erectile dysfunction due to stress or anxiety, it may cause even more stress, which will make it more difficult to get an erection.

Prescription Medications

There are many prescription medications that can lead to erectile dysfunction because they may affect your hormones, nerves, and blood circulation.
Along with these 5 reasons, there are many other factors that could be causing erectile dysfunction.  At Luzato Medical Group, we will help you pinpoint why you are experiencing this and then help you overcome it.  We offer different treatment options so that we can find the one that works best for you.