Malesexual arousal is a complex process involving the brain, hormones, emotions,
nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Similarly, stress and mental health concerns
can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. Although ED becomes more common as
men age, getting older does not always cause ED. Some men remain sexually
active into their 80s. ED can be an early sign of a more serious health
problem.
It is estimated that more than 100 million men worldwide suffer from erectile dysfunction. At least one of them is present in 30% of men who are young (ages 21 to 40). The causes of ED vary by age group. Statistics show that younger men are more likely to have low testosterone, heart disease and diabetes. Whereas for older men, a history of prostate cancer will result in ED. The prevalence of the condition is over 50% in those over age 50 and increases with a person's age. According to a 2019 review, gay men report ED at a higher rate than heterosexual men.
There are many theories about the causes of erectile dysfunction. Some men will say that it is caused by psychological factors, vascular erectile dysfunction, such as obesity, obesity or aging erectile shaft lining. It is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to achieve sexual satisfaction. It often has physical, hormonal, psychological and lifestyle causes.
Uncontrolled weight gain can lead to benign prostatic hyperplasia, which can eventually lead to erectile dysfunction. Some prescription medications, including sleeping pills, antidepressants, and blood thinners, can cause chemically induced erectile dysfunction. Major heart diseases such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure can also be factors preventing men from achieving an erection.
ED is the major global health problem that can be occur as the result of a psychological or physical conditions:
Physical
Causes Of Erectile Dysfunction
A
person should consult a medical professional if they experience persistent erectile dysfunction, as an underlying medical condition may be causing the problem.
In many cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by something physical. Common
causes include:
- The penis cannot trap blood during an erection, if there is no blood in the penis, a man cannot maintain an erection.
- heart disease
- Clogged blood vessels
- Nerve signals from the brain or spinal cord do not reach the penis
- Certain diseases, injury or surgery in the pelvic area can damage the nerves of the penis.
- Diabetes can cause small vessel disease or nerve damage to the penis
- High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity
Psychological Causes Of Erectile Dysfunction
Psychological
factors can cause to ED, from treatable mental health conditions to everyday
emotional states that most people experience at one time or another. A person
may also be unable to achieve a full erection due to specific sexual
performance anxiety, which is a common psychological factor in people with ED.
According to one review, sexual performance problems affect 9-25% of men. Many
things can interfere with the sex drive and cause erectile dysfunction. These
include:
- Depression and anxiety or other mental health conditions
- Relationship problems due to stress, poor communication
- Nerve injury in the fingers or toes.
- Use of certain drugs due to side effects or their use with other drugs or illegal drugs.
- Smoking cigarettes or using marijuana products.
- High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.
- Problems related to reproductive system problems (such as cysts)
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