Erectile Dysfunction Causes
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- Q How common is ED after age 40?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyTurning 40 can be fraught with anxiety for all kinds of reasons. Those first gray hairs might be sprouting (if your locks aren't already hanging on for dear life) and suddenly your old belts just don't seem to fit any more. Add to this to your... Full Answer
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- Q How can watching too much porn cause erectile dysfunction?
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Dr. Andrew Kramer, UrologyToo much porn can cause erectile dysfunction by desensitizing a man and creating a scenario where he is more interested in porn than being with his partner. Watch urologist Andrew Kramer, MD, describe how porn can actually cause symptoms of ED. Full Answer
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- Q How do I know if my erectile dysfunction is caused by too much porn?
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Dr. Andrew Kramer, UrologyYou can tell if symptoms of erectile dysfunction are due to watching too much porn if physical ED treatments, like pills or shots, aren't addressing the issue. Watch urologist Andrew Kramer, MD, describe this cause of ED and what to do about it. Full Answer
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- Q What causes erectile dysfunction?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyNobody wants to talk about it, but almost every man experiences it at some point in their life - the inability to get or maintain an erection. In fact, new research shows that Erectile Dysfunction affects more than half of men over the age of 60, and... Full Answer
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- Q Can work stress lead to erectile dysfunction?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineThere once was a time, long before Viagra (sildenafil) was on the market and erectile dysfunction (ED) commercials dominated airwaves during football games, when doctors thought ED was caused by stress and anxiety. Imagine! We now know that about 75% of... Full Answer
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- Q Are there blood pressure medications that don’t cause ED?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineYour choice of blood pressure medications could make a difference in the bedroom (or wherever you like to have sex). Thiazides (diuretics or “water pills”) and beta blockers are the most likely to cause erectile dysfunction (ED), while alpha... Full Answer
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- Q Can medications cause peripheral neuropathy and ED?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf a drug is effective, then it also carries the risk of side effects. Peripheral neuropathy is a potential side effect of certain drugs. Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that can occur anywhere in the body. That includes the nerves a man... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if I can't achieve/maintain erection?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyGuys who can't get or maintain an erection during sex, a condition called erectile dysfunction (ED), should swallow their pride and talk with their doctor. You should get some small measure of consolation from the fact that you're not alone.... Full Answer
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- Q Does the brain play a role in having an erection?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineThe brain is your most powerful sex organ. It is your brain that sends out the signals that radiate through your central nervous system, triggering changes in blood flow in your penis that cause an erection. That said, most cases of erectile dysfunction... Full Answer
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- Q Can blood pressure medications cause erectile dysfunction?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineYes, and there’s the rub. High blood pressure, especially if untreated, can lead to erectile dysfunction (ED). So can medications your doctor prescribes to bring down your high blood pressure. Fortunately, not all meds cause ED. Thiazides,... Full Answer
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