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Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain,
hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Erectile
dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise,
stress and mental health problems can cause or worsen erectile
dysfunction. Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological
issues cause erectile dysfunction. For instance, a minor physical
problem that slows your sexual response may cause anxiety about
maintaining an erection. The resulting anxiety can lead to or worsen
erectile dysfunction.
Physical causes of erectile dysfunction
In most cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by something physical.
Common causes include:
- Heart disease
- Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome, a condition involving increased blood
pressure, high insulin levels, body fat around the waist and high
cholesterol
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Low testosterone
- Peyronie's disease, development of scar tissue inside the penis
- Certain prescription medications
- Tobacco use
- Alcoholism and other forms of substance abuse
- Treatments for prostate cancer or enlarged prostate
- Surgeries or injuries that affect the pelvic area or spinal cord
Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction
The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events
that cause an erection, starting with feelings of sexual excitement. A
number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and cause or worsen
erectile dysfunction. These include:
- Depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Relationship problems due to stress, poor communication or other
concerns
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