1. What are the main health
problems associated with Erectile Dysfunction?
The health factors involved in Erectile Dysfunction fall into
five main groups:
- Vascular - circulatory problems can
interfere with the blood supply to the
penis necessary to form and maintain an
erection. These include hardening of the
arteries (atherosclerosis), diabetes,
high blood pressure and abnormally high
cholesterol.
- Lifestyle factors - these include smoking
which exacerbates vascular problems such
as high blood pressure, alcohol and drug
abuse.
- Neurological disorders including Multiple
Sclerosis, Parkinsonian Disease and trauma
to the spinal or nervous system.
- Surgery (e.g., for prostate disease)
and radiation therapy especially in the
pelvic region.
- Certain drugs prescribed for high blood
pressure, depression, heart disease, gastric
ulcers and cancers.
2. What is the most common medical condition to cause Erectile
Dysfunction?
The single most common condition linked to Erectile Dysfunction
is Diabetes. It is estimated that nearly half of all men with
Diabetes have some form of Erectile Dysfunction.
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