Physical Causes

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Diabetes and ED share common underlying factors. Addressing the source is often the solution.
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Treating your hypertension can often worsen your ED. Fortunately, you have options.
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You may be able to reduce the risk of heart problems and improve ED-related symptoms.
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Focus on foods that enhance your diet, sexual performance and overall health—at the same time!
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Erectile dysfunction affects tens of millions of U.S. men, but exercise can change that figure.
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These treatable prostate conditions are sometimes the culprit behind erectile dysfunction.
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It’s already getting you through your day. Can coffee get you through sex, as well?
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Cycling is good for you, but understand the factors that might affect your sexual performance.
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While they are meant to help in the bedroom, some studies suggest additional health benefits.
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This misunderstood molecule is the bedrock of your boner, so get the facts.
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Minimal effort can reap major benefits with these easy exercises—if you know what you're doing.
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The connection between erectile dysfunction and prostate conditions is often misunderstood.
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Understanding your ED means first knowing how diabetes and erections interact with each other.
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Supplementing certain amino acids can boost your nitric oxide, but you may have enough already.
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Treatment options for men with erectile dysfunction and chronic pain may improve their sex life.
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Men with diabetes are more likely to suffer from ED, but do ED drugs work well for diabetic men?
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Medical procedures may offer a fix for ED, but you need to know the risks involved.
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A leaner, meaner you means lower blood sugar and better erections.
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Increasing blood flow is the key to this innovative use of stents to aid erectile dysfunction.
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Approaching each condition separately can help with both.
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Keeping blood sugar in check by watching your diet can also help with erectile function.
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It all comes down to the tiniest blood vessels in the male body.
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An Italian study indicates getting COVID-19 could mean erectile issues for younger guys.
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Identifying the links between erectile dysfunction and sleep issues can help you with both.
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Diabetic men are more prone to erectile issues than men at large. Get answers that help.
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Learn what you can do to maintain your erections so diabetes won't wreck your love life.
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Erectile dysfunction isn't just about your penis—often it's a sign of other health problems.
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Erectile dysfunction shots are often used as a second-line treatment, after ED drugs.
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Breaking a sweat may be your secret weapon in the fight against erectile dysfunction.
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The (bad) choices you make in five areas could increase your chances for erectile dysfunction.
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Sex may change with age, but these six tips will help keep you active and satisfied.
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Help your partner manage these conditions so both of you can enjoy a satisfying sex life.
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Younger guys facing trauma-induced erectile dysfunction can consider penile revascularization.
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A medication commonly used to treat hair loss has been linked with erectile dysfunction.
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A surprising cause of erectile dysfunction is an overload of an essential mineral.
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Knowing the process can take the anxiety out of getting tested for erectile dysfunction.
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Both hyper- and hypothyroidism can affect men's sexual function. The good news: treatment helps.
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Your brain and body depend on sugar, but how much is too much or not enough in your diet?
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Why do men with IBD and IBS apparently have a greater risk and prevalence of ED?
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When your drinking starts to go beyond the occasional social beer you may notice these changes.
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The ancient practice's whole-body benefits could very well perk up certain pleasurable parts.
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Testosterone deficiency is common in men with diabetes, and that can lead to sexual dysfunction.
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Well done or rare, too much red meat might make for fewer erections.
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Prolonged exposure to an elevated blood glucose level can cause erectile dysfunction.
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The first can cause the second, which can be a sign of the first. It's all about blood flow.
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Healthy blood pressure equals healthy blood flow, which equals healthy erectile function.
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Kick the cancer sticks or risk erectile dysfunction.
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Yes, 'the snip' involves a sexual organ, but that doesn't mean it will impact sexual function.
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Managing both conditions comes down to common sense. Talking to your doctor is a great start.
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The causes of ED often differ between older and younger guys, but the effects are the same.
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A daily routine can aid the mind, body and soul—and maybe ease erectile dysfunction symptoms.
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As an essential component of erections, NO can be a big yes in avoiding ED.
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If you suffer from these conditions, update your menu with sources of flavonoids and lycopene.
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The absence of testosterone and other hormones may signal future bone loss.
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Your doctor recommends this class of drugs for cholesterol. Let's dispel the myths you've heard.
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A blockage in the abdominal aorta limits blood flow to the legs and another important body part.
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Meds aren't usually the sole cause of erectile issues, and their effects can be minimized.
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A plant-based diet can help reduce your risk of erectile dysfunction, a new study concludes.
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A good night's sleep is critical to overall well-being, including your sex life and erections.
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If you're able to attain but not maintain an erection, faulty veins might be the problem.
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A self-prescribed ED pill landed one man in the ER with priapism. He got lucky. You might not.
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Both hypo- and hyperthyroidism are associated with ED, but treatment is available.
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Maintaining sexual function in the face of constant discomfort is a challenge, yes, but doable.
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If infertility isn't an impetus to get vaccinated, how about potential erectile dysfunction.
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Smoking has long been tied to erectile issues. Think vaping alleviates that risk? Think again.
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If ED ruined your night of chocolate and roses, it's time to find the cause of a thorny issue.
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Neuropathy and heart meds can affect results, but other options exist to treat dysfunction.
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The reason may not matter in the moment, but sometimes ED is the exception, not the rule.
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The two organs control key underlying factors that support the entire process of erections.
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When male breast tissue proliferates, erectile dysfunction can result. The reasons are complex.
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Even if your partner doesn't leave you over erectile dysfunction, get it checked out anyway.
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Platelet-rich plasma regenerative cell therapy shows promise for erectile dysfunction.
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A relatively simple vascular procedure ended a man's 30-year struggle with erectile dysfunction.
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Erectile dysfunction has multiple causes and treatments, but many patients get limited choices.
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Iron levels that are too high or too low may cause erectile dysfunction.
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The world of alternative types of sexual fulfillment is limited only by your imagination.
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Dealing with ED is difficult enough—let alone the misconceptions.
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A new study suggests the meds have a lower risk than thought. But lower risk isn't no risk.
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Hypothyroidism can decrease libido and is associated with erectile dysfunction.
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Vascular issues may damage the smooth muscle cells that are integral to getting an erection.
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Excess weight can impair sexual health by affecting bodily systems and psychological conditions.
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Your sex life isn't necessarily over just because you're being treated for hypertension.
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You're strong and youthful now, but the choices you make in your 20s can affect you tomorrow.
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Overcoming the guilt and shame associated with ED can improve more than just intimacy.
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Surgery, chemo and radiation damage tissue and blood vessels, but ED workarounds are available.
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Many physical and mental health conditions, as well as lifestyle choices, can affect ED.
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If you have diabetes, you have an elevated risk of ED. Find out what you can do about it.
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There are several steps you can take to treat diabetes and ED. Here's what you need to know.
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If you have diabetes and cope with ED, you can still have a good sex life. Find out how.
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Penis and testicle conditions are more common than you may think. Here's what you need to know.
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Younger men are increasingly experiencing ED, and most of the reasons are avoidable.
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Staying fit is a proven way to keep the penis, and the blood vessels feeding it, in good shape.
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Even effective medications can wreak havoc on your libido.
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Fat in the midsection affects vascular health, a known erectile dysfunction risk factor.
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Erectile dysfunction may be triggered by bodily systems seemingly unconnected to sex.
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Erectile dysfunction caused by arterial problems has a treatment more associated with the heart.
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ED isn't always about not getting hard. Sometimes it's about not being able to stay that way.
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The two share characteristics, but let's look at how they are actually related to each other.
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Men who served are more prone to PTSD and other conditions that can lead to erectile problems.
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The first-line may cause erectile dysfunction, according to research.
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The minimally invasive operation may improve your overall well-being and sex life.
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The ties are somewhat indirect, but constipation could potentially cause ED.
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ED can be stressful, but the condition is treatable with help from a doctor.
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Treatments for receding hairlines and male pattern baldness could cause problems in the bedroom.
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TBIs can lead to erectile dysfunction and ejaculation issues.
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Author Arthur Burnett, M.D., provides comprehensive advice to improve sexual well-being.
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Tobacco products are linked to numerous issues, from ED to Peyronie's and infertility.
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Walking as little as 30 minutes a day can improve your erections.
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Heart health has a lot more bearing on erectile function than your choice of boxers or briefs.
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High cholesterol can lead to adverse sexual side effects, but medications can help fix them.
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Any form of exercise, lifting and weight training included, can help your erectile dysfunction.
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Post-Finasteride syndrome can cause real, negative sex effects for men.
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Take some advice on what to say (and not to say) regarding erectile issues.
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Changes in sexual function may be a sign that something else is wrong with your health.
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Water pills can contribute to ED, but they don't need to ruin your sex life.
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SCIs can lead to sexual dysfunction, including issues with erections and ejaculation.
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Despite trying everything to break away from erectile dysfunction, Nick finally hit his stride
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Most prostate cancer survivors have some degree of sexual dysfunction.
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How much of a role do thyroid problems play in erectile dysfunction?
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The key to finding the right solution was research and optimism. And a whole lot of patience.
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The 65-year-old said the device requires minimal prep time and effort.
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Here's how you can talk to your partner about ED and how to find a solution.
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'Giving yourself a hand' may lead to erectile dysfunction, but the path is indirect.
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Diabetes and hypertension, for example, can cause clogged arteries and ED.
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Jasper Meyer, a former law enforcement officer, thinks Eddie is a little piece of ED magic.
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One Gen X-er had almost lost all hope of ever reclaiming his previously satisfying sex life.
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ED can lead to a lack of desire, but many men with erectile difficulty do maintain libido.
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Experts share tips for dealing with your partner's erectile dysfunction in a new relationship.
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ED usually doesn't signal relationship issues but may indicate underlying health problems.
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Alcohol-induced erectile dysfunction isn't only about whiskey and it's very real.
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Diabetes is associated with ED, but could the treatment also be to blame?
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Horny goat weed may not be all you're getting with over-the-counter sex supplements.
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An erection isn't required to have the big O. They are separate physiological responses.
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ED may be related to blood thinners, but how? Can you avoid any of the effects?
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How does the nervous system work to help you get hard and what can go wrong?
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ED could be performance anxiety or something more serious, such as undiagnosed prediabetes.
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Supplements for circulation can help some people with ED, but L-arginine may not be enough.