Erectile Dysfunction Causes
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- Q Can tranquilizers cause erectile dysfunction?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineYes, you can relax your way into erectile dysfunction (ED). A long list of medications can cause sexual problems, including ED. That includes tranquilizers such as diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium). Many tranquilizers are for short-term... Full Answer
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- Q Is erectile dysfunction caused by drugs?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineUsing illicit drugs can result in erectile dysfunction (ED). These include cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, even marijuana. Chronic use of these drugs can cause many problems with your health, and erection problems are just a symptom of the serious damage... Full Answer
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- Q What can increase my risk of erectile dysfunction if I have diabetes?
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Some men with diabetes have impotence, also called erectile dysfunction or ED. Erectile dysfunction is when a man can no longer have or keep an erection. Lifestyle choices that contribute to heart disease and vascular problems also increase the chances... Full Answer
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- Q How can I find out the cause of my partner's erectile dysfunction (ED)?
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Want to know if the cause of your partner's erectile problem is physical or psychological? Work with him to understand how his body responds in various situations by trying these tricks. Check his meds. Your guy can bring a list of the medications... Full Answer
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- Q What causes erectile dysfunction (ED) in older men?
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In older men, physical problems are often -- but not always -- responsible for erectile dysfunction (ED). Cardiovascular conditions like high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and heart disease can cause arteries to clog, reducing blood flow to... Full Answer
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- Q Is erectile dysfunction caused by physical problems?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineOnce upon a time, most docs thought a man’s problem in the bedroom was caused by high anxiety or other “mental problems”. Now we know differently. Doctors realize that erectile dysfunction (ED) is a physical problem. Indeed, about 80%... Full Answer
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- Q How can psychological problems cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?
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Dr. Harris McIlwain, Pain Medicine“In my head? No way!” Of course not. No man wants to think that his failure to have an erection is psychological. However, stress and other psychological factors can certainly contribute to erection problems. About 30 percent of cases in some... Full Answer
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- Q Can stress lead to erectile dysfunction?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIt has almost become a cliché to say that the brain is the largest sex organ. But that's true, to a great extent. This is true, too: When a man's brain is burdened with stress, he's at risk for problems with his other sex organ. Some... Full Answer
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- Q Is high total cholesterol a risk factor for erectile dysfunction?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf your idea of a romantic dinner is a fat, juicy steak, you may want to pick the broiled salmon, instead. Men with high cholesterol have an increased risk for erectile dysfunction. That's probably because cholesterol helps to form plaque, an... Full Answer
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- Q Why can't I get an erection?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyErectile dysfunction is not only embarrassing, but it could also mean something more serious. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Streicher discuss what health condition could be causing erectile dysfunction. Full Answer
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